Housing Association Fence Fix Refusal

Poppie68

chaiwalla wrote: »

Thank you for your response. Of course it would be less stressful to replace it myself. But not cheap. The fence is not on my property but borders it, sitting on top of a footpath, my garden is apporx 2 feet lower than the footpath. the fence posts go in to solid concrete. These too need replacing. I'll post some pictures for you tomorrow.

Sounds like you will be even less of a priority then if it's not on your property.

AnnieO1234

As a PP has said unless the deeds specify that boundary must have a fence and not simply be maintained (string and two stakes) then you have nothing coming no matter who your neighbour was. It is your requirement to have a fence on your land for security and it is your cost.

cookie365

bod1467 wrote: »

Have you considered contacting HSE representative at your local council? This could be a potential safety hazard.

It way well be a potential safety hazard that is the OP's responsibility.

George_Michael

cookie365 wrote: »

It way well be a potential safety hazard that is the OP's responsibility.

Why would it be the OP's responsibility to ensure that a fence and footpath owned by the housing association are safe?

They stated that the posts were concreted in to the footpath (which is HA owned) and unless the OP's garden was lowered below the level of the footpath after that footpath was put in, it is up to the HA to ensure that their footpath is safe to use.

photome

Poppie68 wrote: »

To be honest you are not going to be a priority for the HA, they will prioritise their tennants needs above yours as they are most probably obligated to under the tennancy agreements..
Without meaning to be blunt or rude why haven't you replaced it yourself as it is on your property, it's something i would do especially as you can purchase fence panels quite cheaply. Obviously be the less stressful option as well.

What do you call cheap?

A 10 panel line of fencing (i dont know how long it is) is likely to cost upwards of a £1000 to have someone replace it.