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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, why is moving the fence not an option?

I understand the rules to leave cans in the alley. I understand the convention to keep the alley clear and to use available strips of grass to put out cans.

But can there be a new convention when you adjust your fence to accommodate your trash cans on pickup days? Cut a portion of the existing fence and move it back two feet - it may be expensive but it seems that would be the responsible thing to do. [/quote]

Once again, the existing fence very likely belongs to a different neighbor, or moving it will impact them.  There's NO way to get around cooperating with your neighbors when you live in rowhouses.  Your walls are literally shared.  [/quote]

Likely? It would be good to know the facts to have a constructive discussion.

I understood that the fence separates OP's "back  yard" from the alley. Is that incorrect? How would moving the fence impact a different neighbor?

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Exactly. The OP has a boundary between their yard and the alley that they need to deal with (if they don't want to just put the cans in the alley which is completely fine also). There is no need to involve any neighbor at all. The OP is being unreasonable to expect to have use of anyone else's property simply because it is more convenient or cheaper for them.[/quote]

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