Fence

scoutfinch

Hi

We have a fence that is shared with next door. It has been repaired/replaced three times in the six years that we have lived there. Next door planted ivy years ago and it has completely taken over, we have cut it all back on our side but they have yet to do the same. However one of the fence panels has blown over, due to the weight of the ivy (I think) and the recent weather conditions. I dont mind halfing the cost (again) but am I within my rights to ask them to control their ivy so this doesnt happen again??

tim_n

I'm fairly sure they can grow what they want up the fence. I wouldn't risk offending them over the cost of a couple of panels. You know your neighbours best, but good neighbours are worth thousands more than bad ones in my opinion! Especially if they're happy to split the cost!

maninthestreet

A fence should last longer than just 2 years - assuming it was erected properly.

cyclonebri1

Your post doesn't state who's fence it actually is, a shared boundary is a rare thing, you need to check the deeds as it often a case that the non boundary owner puts up a fence as the actual boundary owner can't be assed:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

But, the neighbour can grow what they want up their fence, you can do the same, in either case anything that grows over has to be offered back. Yes a crappy situ but that's British law.