Fence Damaged Neighbours Wall in Storm.

essor

Hi guys , recently in the high winds my mums fence broke and damaged the neighbours wall. The damage is light with about 4 breeze blocks loosened that can be easily fixed with a bit of compo.
His son approached my Mum and insisted she was liable, it would cost her £100 and he would do the work, also he stated the fence was "illegal" as it was higher than 6 feet.
It's 6 foot panel with a 2 foot extension panel on top....sorry...was
I've yet top speak to him, and thought it best to find out where I stand "legally" before I deal with him.

Any advice will be appreciated...thx

maninthestreet

Unless the fence was already known to be in a state of dis-repair, your mother would not be considered to be negligent - even a new fence, poperly erected will break given a gust of wind of sufficient strength.
How does a fence wooden fence panel manage to loosen breeze blocks ??

gpkwells

maninthestreet wrote: »

How does a fence wooden fence panel manage to loosen breeze blocks ??

OP didn't mention which part of the fence hit the wall - a concrete post for a 6' panel would quite easily cause said damage!

OP - do you have any pictures?

CKhalvashi

maninthestreet wrote: »

How does a fence wooden fence panel manage to loosen breeze blocks ??

I had a concrete post into the side of my car a few years ago, which was connected to a fence (this was before we moved, so pre-2007).
as can probably be imagined, at nearly 70mph (allegedly), it Cat C'd a 2 week old BMW :eek:

CK

Edwardia

The neighbour is right about the fence if it's more than 2m high and can get a council enforcement officer out to order your mother to take it down,

Re: storm damage I'd suggest your mother talks to her insurance company and they can liaise with neighbour's about who pays.