Can you hang objects freely on your windows or balcony?

Verified 14 March 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, you can hang anything you want to your windows or balcony provided that the co-ownership rules don't oppose it.

However, you are responsible for the damage caused by your property if it is not properly secured.

In general, condominium regulations prohibit bins (planters) outside railings.

If an object falls and injures someone or causes material damage (windshield of a damaged car, for example), your liability may be impugned by that person.

You must therefore ensure that the objects you hang from your windows or balconies are properly secured and not simply laid down.

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