Neighbour wants to increase height of a boundary fence?

Question

Problem is it's my fence.
I have no objection to it being higher (from 4ft to 6ft), but am I obliged to contribute to the cost?

Answer 1

no sir if the fence is ok annd they want to do any alterations to it that is on their back, they must also build with your consent and approval of the finished job. ie no inferiour quallity to existing fence, as like for like. make sure you take photos before, so you have a comback if an argument comes up latter, retired builder been through all these problems with customers, also make sure there is no light restriction to your property, if he does it wih your approval
no way can you make them take it down again. if its to the front of the property building regs come in on hight restrictions and some times to the back if you ar terraced ie houses behind you,

Answer 2

Your neighbour can erect his own fence no more than 2m high on HIS side of the boundary. He has no rights to touch your fence without your permission. If you give him permission to erect a higher fence you do not have to contribute to the cost, and be careful also that he does not encroach onto your land. To ensure he doesn't do this, ensure that supports for the present fence are left in position as proof of boundary line. Take photographs if possible before any work commences as further proof.

Answer 3

Good question. I am with the others on saying it is him who wants change it is him who pays for the change. If it is a wooden fence then he can go offset the planks and have his privacy. He may use large pallets and have the place look wierd. If stone then maintenance is low...

My thought about the whole situation is that if he would erect a fence next to yours how would you fix your fence if the room is not there? Does he want to contain a dog? If he wants six feet instead of your four feet why doesn't he get the metal fence with plastic strips for privacy and the cheap posts? Putting it in he would need a fence stretcher but it would work and durability is about ten years...

Now I understand why trailer courts do not really want fences. One person puts in chicken wire and next to it chain link and next to it large eight foot pallets and a mess.

Answer 4

Don't let your neighbour touch your fence. Let them put a fence up on their side if they so wish. Once they take down your fence it's possible they could move your boundary. Tell them you're sorry, but you would prefer to keep the fence as it is but they're more than welcome to put their own fence up on their side. End of story. I hate neighbours they're a pain in the butt - well, some anyway. Laugh

Answer 5

No you do not have to pay for it, if they want to change it, it is their problem and as long as they have your permission, the cost is their responsibility. If they ask you to pay for some of it, say ,I'm sorry but I am quite happy with the fence the way it is, so I do not want to waste my money on a fence I don't need, but if you need it, then knock yourself out.

Answer 6

Since it's your fence and does the job you can simply tell the neighbors that your satisfied with it and don't wish to pay any money for a higher one.

If the neighbor states that they will pay for the new one then you must make a decision. 1. If the new fence is installed, on whose property...theirs or yours? 2. If it is installed on your property, the fence then becomes yours regardless as to who pays.
If they install it on their property, it is theirs.

A fence should always be installed about 2" inside the actual property line.

Remember if its yours, any insurance and coverage belongs to you.

Answer 7

first I would tell that neighbor not to touch your fence...

secondly in alot of communities if a fence goes over a certain height, then it is considered a spiked fence...
wether it has spikes on it or not..
you might end up paying a huge fee..

if anyone gets hurt climbing this fence, you are in big trouble..your liable...

I'd tell this neighbor to build his own fence if he wants it higher

Answer 8

I would firstly find out who is responsible for maintenance of that boundary legally by getting an electronic copy of your title deeds at www.landregistry.gov.uk - this will cost £2.00

also speak to the local council planning department as it may require permission since it could interfere with your rights to light and air (- yes this is correct i am a conveyancer. )

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