Air conditioning unit on wall in neighbours garden?

Questioner

Our house is offset from our neighbours' house. I would like to attach an air conditioning unit to this outside wall. The unit would then hang high above the neighbors' ground on my outside wall. Is this allowed?

Lawyer

Installing an air conditioning unit may involve certain rules and regulations that may affect your intention. You should also take into account the possible inconvenience to your neighbours. According to Article 5:50 of the Civil Code, you may not have windows, balconies or similar works within two metres of the property boundary if they overlook your neighbours' property, unless the neighbours have given their permission or the wall touches a public road or water. With air conditioners, the noise level is often experienced as a nuisance, so it is advisable to first have a conversation with your neighbors about your plans. After all, they can object if the air conditioner unit causes noise pollution. In addition, installing air conditioning on the outside wall of your home can be seen as a change to the outside of the home from a construction perspective. For these types of changes, an environmental permit is often required. You can apply for this permit at your municipality. Each municipality can set its own rules on when a permit is or is not required. It is therefore advisable to inquire with your own municipality whether you need an environmental permit for installing the air conditioning unit. In summary, although it is possible to place the air conditioning unit on your outside wall, you will need to consider the potential inconvenience to your neighbours and the possibility that an environmental permit is required. Open communication with your neighbours and consulting local permit requirements can help to avoid problems.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.