: TIA! : Michelle : :
I have no idea about the law in your area and an internatonal forum may not be the best place to get ideas on that side of the issue.
As others have said you may not have the best neighbours in the world; however if you really want to keep the vine AND the neighbours could you move the vine?
What I mean is put a trellis in front of the fence (say) a yard on your side and train the vine forward on to it over a period of time. You would then be able to keep it off the fence from your side. They cannot complain and the fence is still hidden by the vine that you like. This may be cheaper than the privacy fence also.
David