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pesky neighbour and dividing fence

brians_daughter · 2011-06-09 15:24:33

argh... right, deep breaths! Just been to see our neighbour regarding the fence that divides us at the rear of our properties. A few of the panels are a tad worse for wear so i went to ask (out of politeness really) did he mind if we repalced them - we dont want him to contribute any money or anything. He said he didnt…

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Apricot Posts: 2,497 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 4:42PM

brians_daughter wrote: »

The evil side of me says "garden centre weed killer (or the likes) in 2 weeks he will have no ivy to whine about lol":rotfl::rotfl:

Go for it - just be careful not to poison the dog!

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WASHER Posts: 1,347 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 4:49PM

http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8822&sid=7aa1560f78a8b613d6c48993524a6d41

Have a read of this, scroll down a wee bit.

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prosaver Posts: 7,026 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 4:56PM

say its an health and safety issue and he'll be responsible...etc..etc

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*Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 5:07PM

I would wait for the next lot of really bad weather and under cover of darkness 'help' it fall over a bit more...*whistle*:rotfl:

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Mupette Posts: 4,599 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 5:42PM

brians_daughter wrote: »

why oh why didnt i think of that? Get rid of the dog instead of the ivy lol - no dog = no real issues on our side ? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

i wouldn't go with poisoning a dog.. you could get in serious trouble with that, and then there are your children, what if they touch it.

Can you not attach some screening to the fence... had to do this over the council wire fence i have to stop the dog barking at the neighbours, and it is not expensive, or example wicks sell fencing panels slightly damaged for a fraction of the price.. your not going to loose that much space for the safety of your children

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savingmummy Posts: 2,915 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 6:17PM

ivy would survive anyway! Its hardly going to kill it off that stuff grows through hell LOL!

I would put a new fence posts aswell beside it so then although you losing a few inches its nicer to look at and safe. My parents had to do the same as they had 4 gardens joining onto their back and none would allow a new fence for FREE!!

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pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 6:19PM

brians_daughter wrote: »

why oh why didnt i think of that? Get rid of the dog instead of the ivy lol - no dog = no real issues on our side ? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

aawww poor dog... it isn't his fault he probably just wants to play with the children (or eat them ) .. poison the owner

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DavidHayton Posts: 481 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 6:22PM

*Louise* wrote: »

I would wait for the next lot of really bad weather and under cover of darkness 'help' it fall over a bit more...*whistle*:rotfl:

Or just send your children out the back with a real football and await the inevitable.

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GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 6:22PM

I wouldn't risk falling out with the neighbour. Like it or not you've got to live there and so does he. I'm squarely in the "erect your own fence" camp on this one - or at least double panel where you are most concerned.

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Desperado99 Posts: 1,195 Forumite

9 June 2011 at 7:00PM

GlynD wrote: »

I wouldn't risk falling out with the neighbour. Like it or not you've got to live there and so does he. I'm squarely in the "erect your own fence" camp on this one - or at least double panel where you are most concerned.

I agree, but only if you can confirm that your neighbour owns the fence.

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