Advice please - boundary fence and neighbours' dog

phill99

plumface wrote: »

If it is your fence why don't you just replace it?
Just dip your hands in your deep pocket and have it replaced.
What next...oh! that glass has broken in that side window,never mind i don't look out of it i'll just board it up!
Oh! some !!!!! has dumped rubbish in my front garden,never mind i only use the back garden,i'll leave it.

I haven't responded yet, but it seems to me that, although it may be my fence, if they get a dog, it is up to THEM to confine it to their own garden. I don't see why I should pay for it!

Perhaps if it is your fence you should pay for it.

It is not strictly relevant I suppose, but the neighbours are also MUCH wealthier than we are!

I would say it is totally relevant,it is showing you up for what you are,so you have 2 houses then,my heart bleeds for somebody so 'badly off'.
You must be a real delight at the pub when it comes to round buying :rotfl:

I've no idea what your problem is, but I imagine its very difficult to pronounce.

plumface

phill99 wrote: »

I've no idea what your problem is, but I imagine its very difficult to pronounce.

The OP owns a house (if not 2), owns (possibly) a damaged fence and when the neighbour (who might be better off than the OP) asks for it to be repaired,OP doesn't want to replace it.
How would you feel having a neighbour like that? :T

plumface

phill99 wrote: »

There are very very few occasions where a landowner is obliged to provide a fence.

Unless your house deeds say otherwise, it's unlikely that you will have to pay for a fence.

If they want a fence then it's up to them to ensure that one is there, not you.

That might well be the 'law' but,have you ever heard of being a good neighbour?

faerie~spangles

Ah, you're the LL, the fence is yours. Yes/no?

The neighbour's have asked you to repair the fence because they are getting a dog.

I would imagine that having good neighbours when renting your property out is a good thing? yes/no?

plumface

faerie~spangles wrote: »

Ah, you're the LL, the fence is yours. Yes/no?

The neighbour's have asked you to repair the fence because they are getting a dog.

I would imagine that having good neighbours when renting your property out is a good thing? yes/no?

Whats LL ?:cool:

iamcornholio

keystone wrote: »

Thats an interesting one. Got a link?

Cheers

It's standard Landlord and Tenant law. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the agreement, the tenant is responsible for the garden, fences/walls, sheds, paving (unless a main access path) and the stuff growing in it.

I have not read the tree thread as it seemed a bit of a squabble

Pont

Well, it seems like I might be on my own here!

It was the OP's tree that damaged the OP's fence therefore legally the OP has to do exactly nowt to remedy the situation. However, in the interests of good neighbour relations (ie should the OP wish to sell in the future, and/or ensure there are no potential boundary disputes) I would most certainly replace the fence. It wouldn't have to be too costly.

Of course should the neighbours dog damage the said new fence.....

BobQ

Its up to the owner of a dog to control it and stop it causing a nusiance. If they want a fence its their responsibility to erect it unless your deeds require you to have one.

Personally I would put a fence up if its just one panel and the rest is OK but its your choice.

If the neighbours are being obnoxious leave it a few months and see what they do about it, or erect one and paint their side some lurid colour!

keystone

iamcornholio wrote: »

It's standard Landlord and Tenant law. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the agreement, the tenant is responsible for the garden, fences/walls, sheds, paving (unless a main access path) and the stuff growing in it.

Ah thanks. So my edit of perhaps comes under garden maintenance wasn't that far off the mark.

I have not read the tree thread as it seemed a bit of a squabble

Developed that way and became rather circular too.

Cheers

cyclonebri1

Whilst I do agree that it is the responsibility of a dog owner to fence in his/her own dog/property, if it is your boundary mark it out with a line fence or anything to avoid boundary disputes in the future, ;)