Anyone know what this means on my boundaries?

Phil3822

Below is part of my title deeds paperwork from my solicitor however I am wondering what the marks are on the boundaries. The rear one looks like a T and the side ones look like S. I am assuming they are shared but wanting to check.

ian103

the t is yours and the s is shared (ours is noted as a t on each side)

davenport151

The 'T' means its your fence ie; your responsibilty for maintenance/replacement. . The 's' i'm not so sure about. Would be interested to know myself.

Phil3822

Thanks, where can I find what shared means though? What I mean by that is what are my responsiblities etc. Just wanting to brush up on things as recently had a minor issue with next door. Was cutting the hedge and some of the leaves blew over to next door. He complained about it to me however if it is shared I am not sure what the hassle is. Just after all sorts of general information.

Leif

Phil3822 wrote: »

Was cutting the hedge and some of the leaves blew over to next door. He complained about it to me however if it is shared I am not sure what the hassle is.

Wind is probably seen as an act of god. I guess you have to speak with your neighbour, say you are about to cut the hedge, and there might be trimmings falling on his side, so offer to sweep them up. That is what my neighbour did when she trimmed a hedge on the boundary that is her responsibility. I said I didn't care, just go ahead and trim it properly, I'll tidy up any bits. Why get into a tizzy over such things?

keystone

davenport151 wrote: »

The 'T' means its your fence ie; your responsibilty for maintenance/replacement. . The 's' i'm not so sure about. Would be interested to know myself.

Sorry to disagree with you but the T has nothing to do with fences but everything to do with maintenance of the boundary. A boundary does not have to be fenced. If you chose to fence it then thats your prerogative and it should be wholly on your land in that case.

Cheers

Phil3822

So no other thoughts on the S then, everyone agrees it means shared boundary. Does that mean the hedge is shared? Hedge is wide so in my garden and next doors. Thanks for the replies.

keystone

Sorry. S is shared. Each of you will be responsible for your own side of the hedge.

Cheers

davenport151

Wasn't a case of disagreeing as such Keystone. I used the example of fences as its what applies to our boundary. Generalising a bit too much! Thanks for the correction.