'My neighbour won't pay his half for a new garden fence - what are my rights?'
It may also have a T mark that shows which fence side is yours to maintain.“Some deeds may say what height a fence needs to be and who owns it.“There are certain assumptions such as if the material or features are the same as something else on your property.If a homeowner is responsible for a fence, she said, that would suggest they have to fund the full repair costs even if it goes onto a neighbour's land.
However, Ellis said they may have to share costs if the neighbour had made changes to their land that impacted the fence.Ellis said she has seen boundary disputes go to trial, which can cost £40,000 to £50,000.There may still be a fee but it will be cheaper than using a solicitor. Ellis added: “Neighbour disputes are stressful and costly and can take years to sort out if you can’t find a resolution.What is the legal height of a fence between neighbours?If you want to include a trellis topper with your fence, note that this will be included in the maximum height.
By legislation, the height of your fence is made up of the actual fence and the trellis topper together.If your fence goes over the legal height, then you will need to apply for a planning permission.If you fully own the fence and it lands on your side of the property, then they cannot paint it.
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