2007-01-22 02:45:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anne J 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is usually your responsibility if the fence posts/supports are on your side. Or whatever the deeds say.
On my house we are responsible for the fences on both sides, however both our neighbours have agreed to pay half of any repairs etc that need doing. Which I think is fair.
Just half it, be an adult you and your neighbour benefit from the fence, you should both pay regardless of who's responsibility it technically is.
2007-01-22 02:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by As You Like It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should say in the deeds to your house whose responsibility each border is.
for more sound advice go to the citizens advice bureau
I have pasted some of their advice on the internet but the full link is below...
"Boundaries, fences and walls
Establishing the boundaries and ownership
If a dispute arises between neighbours about the boundary between their properties, it will be necessary to establish who owns the disputed land. The primary evidence will be contained in the legal documents. Clear evidence of this kind is normally conclusive.
However, the boundaries between properties can differ from those described in the title documents or lease in certain circumstances. The most common are where they have been changed by agreement or by encroachment (occupation without permission). For more useful information about boundary disputes, see www.rics.org/Property/Propertymanagement/boundary_disputes.htm.
If you think that the boundaries are not defined in the title document or lease, or that the boundaries have been changed by agreement or encroachment, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by email, click on nearest CAB.
2007-01-22 02:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by egger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whose property the fence is on, and who broke the fence. If the fence is on his property, but both of you have benefit from it, then there will be some debate on the issue. If there is a hole in the fence and his dog is coming on to your property, then he needs to repair it. If he does not have a pet, and your dog is getting on his property through the hole in the fence, then you might have to share some of the expense.
2007-01-22 02:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fence in Floida USA, is - on the right. Standing on the street, road, lane etc.. and facing my property.
In my case it is the Southern side prop line.
Although when I had a survey done, they stated my neighbor's fence encroched on my side by up to 18 inches in spots. So that fence is mine now...
2007-01-22 03:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the fence with the posts on your side is yours,if in doubt it is also mostly the one on the right looking down your garden from your house
2007-01-22 02:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by bty937915 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a council in England and we advise customers to contact the Land Registry Office on the following number, the amount of calls we have had about fences blown down and who responsibilty to fix it is incredable, hope this helps
LAND REGISTRY OFFICE =
Telephone – 02476 860860
Fax – 02476 860021
2007-01-22 02:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The entire fence is always the "owners" responsibility!!!!
2007-01-22 03:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often talking the ultimate area is your duty and the left area is your neighbour's. this isn't a annoying and quickly rule yet while my left hand fence got here down I have been given the plans for my residing house and there have been marks exhibiting which fences i replaced into in charge for. And my neighbour replaced into in charge for it. I then moved to a various residing house and back it replaced into the left fence which got here down. It replaced into left for a protracted time and as i replaced into new I in basic terms theory i might get it fastened and not difficulty approximately duty. although, as quickly because it replaced into fastened my neighbour popped around and suggested he knew he replaced into in charge for it (he'd lived there for over 50 years!) and so gave me the money in direction of getting it fastened. So left is your neighbour's duty and top is yours often.
2016-10-31 23:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the answer will be in your deeds,this will be best option for being 100% sure,i think it also depends what county you are in. in my county northamptonshire as you stand and look at your property you are responsible for the fence or hedge on the left side.
hope this has helped
2007-01-22 02:53:41 · answer #9 · answered by patster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whomevers property the fence located on owns the fence....
2007-01-22 03:17:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋