2007-03-20 02:38:58 · 10 answers · asked by dalescbr600 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally, as a property owner you do not have to erect and maintain any type of barrier around your property. Some of the exceptions include where:-
there is a clause in the title documents or lease
the property is next to a street and may cause danger
a barrier is necessary to prevent animals, other than domestic pets, from straying.
In order to decide who is responsible for repairing the fence, it is first necessary to establish who owns it. The rules for working out ownership are the same as for other boundaries. In other words, the legal documents may specify who owns the fence, or you may have evidence that it belongs to you, such as the side on which the struts are placed If a fence is jointly owned, each neighbour can use it for support, provided neither makes it unsafe, and any repairs should be financed jointly.
As a property owner you do not have to repair your fence unless the title documents or lease contains such obligations. However, if the fence or lack of it causes damage or injury, your neighbour could take you to court for compensation.
2007-03-20 09:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no requirement that you fence your property unless some city law where you live requires it, but I've never heard of any community doing that. Urban planners believe that an open landscape is more attractive so I've never heard of mandatory fencing except for animal control issues. I'm positive there's no such common law requirement.
2007-03-20 02:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously is the fence has fallen on the pavement or is blocking a pathway or walkway, then you have to do something about it. Surely, you wouldn't want people looking into your garden or into your property so the best thing would be to repair it.
2007-03-20 02:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda Lou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fence is on your property, it must be maintained in good order and not be dangerous, as not to be unsightly, but if it is just shorter now and the damaged part is gone you shouldn't have to. Each municipality may be different. Call the city.
2007-03-20 02:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more details to answer. If it is on your private property and there are no local ordinances requiring fences in your situation - then of course the answer is no. Can you add details?
2007-03-20 02:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is depend on your property deed, however most of the time share maintains by two neighbours. ask your solicitor!
2007-03-20 03:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by ashik u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not that i have ever heard of its your fence so i guess you can do or not do want you choose
2007-03-20 02:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. You may have to clean it up though.
2007-03-20 02:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not repaired someone may lose land.
2007-03-20 06:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by jupiteress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is not
2007-03-20 10:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋