2006-12-02 09:33:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the smooth side of the fence(no cross support beams) would be facing the person who does not own the fence.
2006-12-02 09:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by jamash5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The usual practice is ugly side in, that is the fence posts are on the side of the owner of the fence and the pretty side faces the world. I live in a place with an awful lot of fenced yards and I don't know of a single exception.
I don't think a surveyor would be any help. They don't concern themselves with this. A fence can be put up or taken down any time.
2006-12-02 09:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your neighbor. At least you can have some say about how it will look, and most neighbors would be happy to chip in half. I'm sure they want to fix the fence too, but maybe they're afraid of approaching you about it.
Be sure you seal the new fence right after it's installed, and even volunteer to do your neighbor's side. I foolishly believed my contractor when they said that it didn't require sealing. 2 years later it had begun to fall apart again.
2006-12-02 10:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by answerguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you lived there ? who build the fence in the first place ?It could be a 50 /50 situation.But if your neighbour is a cheapskate you will have to do it yourself.
I solved a similar problem by installing some support posts leaning against the old fence ,cemented in to the ground and bolted on properly.The fence is not falling down for a long time.
2006-12-02 09:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only true way would be to hire a surveyor. But I would talk to your neighbor and see what you could work out. This assumes you both benefit from the fence.
2006-12-02 09:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Rick C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a mortgage on the home, call the lender and let them know about it. They should be happy that you are interested enough to help you get the best answer that they can. You might also speak with the neighbor. He/She might also want it fixed and you could share in the fix-up project thus improving the value/asthetics of both properties and getting to better know them! Have a happy holiday!
Eds
2006-12-02 09:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who put it up and, look in the tax records. Usually the one that puts it up has to keep it in a good state of repairs and not an eyesore.
The one that put it up is in the tax or the property records, go from there. Your township should have a bylaw about this although there could be a lot of problems if the original property owners are not around anymore.
2006-12-02 10:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a survey. If it is on the boundary, your best bet is to get your neighbor involved in the process and both of you can absorb the cost of repair. This will also keep you and your neighbor on friendly terms because there is nothing worst than seeing an unfriendly neighbor every day.
Been there, done that.
2006-12-02 09:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by moni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋