New boundary fence

Rob Graham · 2004-10-29T20:03:35+00:00

New neighbours have large dogs - great danes I think and have removedthe existing large and tatty boundary hedge with my agreement to bereplace at their expense by a 6 ft high wooden fence. This is to betimber planks on 4" square timbers set in concrete.They want the planks to be all on their side of the fence posts whichwould leave me looking at the posts. I would prefer the planks to beon a one on one side/one on the other side basis so that the windpasses through and the visual impact isn't so great.As they are paying and building the fence do I have any say at all ?Rob

New boundary fence

Oct 29, 2004 22 Replies

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Mary Fisher 21 years ago

Well, didn't you maintain at least your side of the hedge? That takes more doing than a fence.

Mary

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Peter Crosland 21 years ago

Probably best to keep quiet and enjoy the extra space!

If they are not on your land then they are not your responsibility unless there is some documented proof that says otherwise. Why not put you own fence up just inside theirs and have the "good" side towards you?

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Philip Wagstaff 21 years ago

The owner of the boundary line decides what fence, what colour, what style, whatnot. There is no law or requirement that the 'good' side faces any particular direction but obviously the fence must not encroach on someonelse's property - it'd be trespass. Of course any and all of these stipulations may be altered by agreement; if they are, get them in writing and I would seriously urge you to employ a lawyer to write it up - I speak from bitter experience.

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