I want to trim the hedge back to the property line and put a privacy fence up. I have check the bylaws and I can install it no problem.
My neighbours are not co-operative and I just want to make sure that by trimming back, that it does not kill what will still be on their side.
2006-09-14 03:30:06 · 15 answers · asked by dabbie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Technicaly anything on a direct property line is a no-man's land .These things usualy create conflicts .By law you're not authorized to install anything on that line but people usualy do .You've done right but for sure it'll create tensions .So technicaly you're not responsible for whatever happens to the hedge since you technicaly own half of it no matter who put it up .
2006-09-14 03:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by ground_control_to_reality_check 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of hedge is it? Some varieties would be easier to trim than others, however, no matter what kind it is - being up againast a fence that will block the light from that side of the hedge will in deed hurt the hedge. Again, depending on what kind it is will determine if just the fence side goes brown and not the whole thing.
Also a good point to keep in mind is that you will be living on the other side of the new fence and hedge - sure would be nice if you could agree on what to do.
2006-09-14 11:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I understand you may legally remove any vegitation that grows over the property line. I don't know if this part is true, but you cannot "harvest" anything you remove and are 'supposed' leave any trimmings for your neighbor - throw it in their yard. I doubt it would kill the shrub - you don't mention the type of plant - it would just be unsightly for a time. But, hey, you're putting up a privacy fence anyway (a good move, BTW).
Good fences make good neighbors.
Good luck
jeff
2006-09-21 14:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by jeff w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are perfectly entitled to trim the hedge. In fact, it is up to you to trim your side of the hedge.
Depending on the type of hedge and fence installed, the hedge may cause damage to the fence in the future through noone's fault, just by growing. It will be up to you to maintain both sides of the fence, as it will be on your side of the property line (not on it where the hedge is)
2006-09-14 10:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by serenityredflowers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine. You've checked your code and laws and you have your rights. I would let them know what your doing and the consequences.
As for the shrub dying...it depends on the shrub. Hollies, photinias, and similiar shrubs can probably handle the trimming just fine. A boxwood or myrtle might not take it so well. Inquire with a local nursery professional about the syrub. Take a sample to them and let them know hwat your going to do.
Good luck. Get the right permits. Make sure your contractor gets a fence permit, if needed. I'd have the PL staked also for accuracy.
2006-09-14 17:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead & install the fence... & order him 2 trim the hedge properly...
if he doesn't... trim it urself or rent some1 2 do so (till the privacy line between u 2)...
if he makes a huge fuss about it... shut him up by telling him that its ur right & say 2 him the law that allows u 2 do so...
if he still brags about after that... just ignore him... those kind of people r not 2 waste time with! :)
2006-09-14 10:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jafar B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for some unknown reason, the aggressor has the advantage when it comes to legal battles. Just be willing to fight for your rights. If it's not worth a fight, try something else. Move your fence into your property more. Then it is your fence and the neighbor has no right to trespass to harm it. plant an invasive climbing plant, like Virginia creeper, or trumpet vine, or honeysuckle. in a few quick years you will have privacy all summer long.
2006-09-19 22:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Share your ideas with your neighbour and ask him/her to trim the hedge back to the fence line. You have every right to ask your neighbour to pay for half the cost of a new dividing fence. If your neighbour opposes your ideas, you'll have to decide if it's worth having a new fence but irate neighbours.
2006-09-14 11:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Neil S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will have to have a surveyor determine your property line first or you can be moving the fence later. Here in NC there is two feet past where a tree is where the property line starts.
2006-09-14 10:42:36 · answer #9 · answered by nighttimewkr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trim Away............and if the hedge dies .........tough!
I like the idea of planting the honeysuckle. Get the red variety and it is wonderful for attracting humming birds.
2006-09-20 11:36:25 · answer #10 · answered by ihavetriedseveralnamesnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋