After being out of the house for the day, I have woken up to find my neighbour has put a wire around all of her fences on the top to stop cats going into her garden. The fence as you look out the back of our house is on the right hand side is our fence and she has put this up without asking our permission. It looks hideous and as our kitchen is at the back of the house close to the fence it looks nasty! Does anyone know what rights you have before I go around to ask her take this down?
Thank You
2007-02-12 00:17:14 · 15 answers · asked by Lucy K 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it IS your fence,she has no right whatever to put anything on it without your permission. The laws states........." You may not attach a trellis to the top of your neighbour's fence without his permission" So, that being the case,she MUST have your permission first. If you refuse, she MUST remove it. There are also laws about what can be placed on top of fences/walls etc.Also, how has she attatched it? Any damage to your fence, will, of course,have to be paid for????? Before you take any action,make sure 100%, it is YOUR fence. Good luck with this.
2007-02-12 01:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In UK - generally the fence on the right hand side is accepted as being yours! There are some occasions when thisis not the case but it would not have any bearing on you if you find the wire is overhanging (even slightly) into your property!
The best thing for you to do is to get in touch with your Mortgage Lender (they have the deeds if you don't have copies) and ask them to check the property ownership lines!
If it is your fence - you don't even have to ask her you can just take it down!
The other option is to check the local council plans - they are held on record and again will give specific details down to the inch of your property boundaries!
I suspect that the fence in question is yours
2007-02-12 00:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the fact that this occurred while you were out makes me suspect that she is in the wrong. If the fence is on YOUR property makes all the difference. Years ago I needed to put up a fence and made sure it was at least 6" on my side of the property line. When the occupant next door complained there was nothing they could as I had kept the fence below the maximum height and on MY side of the line. Good luck!
2007-02-12 00:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by taxidriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem some years back and had to approach the neigbour in a polite manner I add. She to was anti - cat and actually put tacks along the fencing. I took advice and was informed that it was illegal as she could end up being sued if a 'would be burglar' was to catch himself - this may seem strange but at the time it was true. So explain that not only does it look hideous as you say but is offensive to your eye and could well be illegal if the wiring is dangerous (as I am sure it will be) but obviously I cannot know that.
2007-02-12 00:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your neighbour should not have done that, it is your fence and your responsibility. You are perfectly in your right to object to someone interfering with your property..
What if, for example you decided to take your fence down altogether, nothing to stop you!
There is always the potential of starting a long dispute, if you don't handle it properly.
Your property deeds will tell you who owns each of the fences bordering your property, suggest that you gently point it out to her
2007-02-12 00:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by ArskElvis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many have pointed out, there is a consideration as to where the fence is. Typically fences are on the property line, and if so you are joint owners of it. Obviously if totally on your property you can request that she remove this. Another option might be if it exceeds the height limit. In my community the height limitation is 6', so you'll have to investigate further to resolve this dilemma. Good luck.
2007-02-12 00:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sailinlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fence is clearly on your property live you can do something, if it is right down the middle of the property line, as a shared fence not much you can do.
2007-02-12 00:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fence is your property you can insist on its removal. If it is on her fence then you may have to check with the planning dept of the local council to ascertain the maximum allowed. They will also advise if this wire is against any rules.
2007-02-12 00:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's her fence then probably not a lot you can do (unless it's dangerous). If it's your fence then feel free to rip it down.
Check with your local planning office or better still, have a word with her and see if you can reach a compromise
2007-02-12 00:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would answer but im going to stay on the fence!
2007-02-12 00:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by Bulldog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋