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I can’t imagine such a freedom limiting law in any European country or here in the UK. Utterly absurd a country that prioritises freedom so much also dictates how people are allowed to dry their laundry. I’m sure if the wind could be taxed they’d not restrict it though…

>>lloyda+(OP)
Laws are one thing, enforcement is another. I’ll do whatever I want, including line drying my laundry if I want to.

>>lloyda+(OP)
These aren’t national laws. They are passed by local communities. Local communities have always been given wide latitude to implement housing regulations.

>>lloyda+(OP)
What kills me the most is the electricity is increasingly solar and wind. It's basically putting your clothes in the sun with extra steps.

"Ah, what fine weather! Spot prices must be low... we should do a load of laundry!"

>>lloyda+(OP)
There are certainly places in the UK where you aren't allowed to put up washing lines. I'm pretty sure Poundbury is one, but I can't find any evidence, but there's also Nansledan [0].

[0] https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12658715/prince-charles-bans-w... (I'm very very sorry that all I could find was a Sun article.)

>>lloyda+(OP)
Try parking a 'work van' (think Ford Transit or similar) outside your new build house on my new estates in the UK. You will swiftly find this is against the terms of ownership and may be liable to a daily fine: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/297654/no-co...

>>ljf+w4
The discussion you posted is not nearly as bad as you make it sound.

It's basically someone realising one of the clauses in their deed is worded perhaps a bit too broadly and are worried if it will be enforced. As a result, they are asking for legal advice on an internet forum and various randos are chipping in with half stories.

>>lloyda+(OP)
There is no national law on laundry drying in the U.S.; this issue is always one of local law or social customs. Freedom isn't our top priority either, that is more of an established mythos of the U.S., many many things take higher priority, especially in subsets of the population.

>>lloyda+(OP)
You certainly can find areas in the UK where this isn't allowed. You may not be privy to them but I know they exist because I've been to them. In many places in the UK you must paint your home a particular color (black is common in farmhouse areas) and you must use materials that are appropriate to the listed status of your home. Some communities of people have by-laws as well such as where you must park your vehicle and if you can hang dry things in the front - which you can't where I know people that live.

In essence, anything your neighbors can see is highly restricted in what you can do.

And of course, many places don't have this and people have small properties so they park on the slim slice of property in front of their home.

>>lloyda+(OP)
Did you even read the article? There is no law against it.