Boundary Dispute - Neighbour wont let me put a fence on MY land

Bambi0895

also they would still have the other half of the garden which would be completely open, i dont see why they cant just hang their theoretical washing there!

Bambi0895

http: //showmystreet .com/#1vyllt_-13ewj_k2u_1-3

My house is not the one directly in the corner, but the one next to it with the tiny extension type it on the back. All the land is owned by us, and we only want to fence off where line is. Surely by giving them all the other space, they should be able to hang their washing there, and leave us be in our half?!

(i cant post links but if you take the spaces out it should work!)

stator

I'm not expert but I don't see why you can't put the fence up, as long as you leave access open and if they want to put up a washing line you should accomodate them.

Shelldean

http://showmystreet.com/#1vyllt_-13ewj_k2u_1-3

bouicca21

Could you put the fence up and leave a space where a gate would go?

SternMusik

Is it this one?
Is next door's garage the beige thing with the white roof?

(I am intrigued by what looks like three massive aircon units on the house next door.)

I can see why you want to fence it off. I don't understand how the landlord could object to an unlocked gate to be honest. I imagine he would have to take you to court if he felt that his rights were infringed on by your fence/gate. I doubt it would be worth his while, especially if you provide him with unconditional, 24h, level access to the imaginary washing line (wide enough to carry a laundry basket through).

However I have no legal knowledge of the matter, so I might be wrong!

john_white

I can't work out which is yours.

SternMusik

john_white wrote: »

I can't work out which is yours.

I'm thinking the one in between the aircon units (to the left) and the beige garage/shed thing (to the right)? Might be wrong though.

G_M

1) put up fence. Do not lock gate.

2) write to "The Occupier" of all those properties with access rights, advising them that their rights remain in force, are not being interfered with, and the gate is unlocked.

3) await court action

4) defend any court action on the grounds that access is not being denied

5) win court action

6) claim costs for defending court action.

edit: ensure hat the fence/gate not only still permit access, but also the hanging rights ie make sure the fence does not obstruct the stringing of the ( theoretical) line across the area

robin58

I have old access alleyway down the side of my house with a door to keep out people who always see it as a short cut to the road out the back.

I was always told as long as the neighbors who back onto this access can gain entry to it. it's ok to do it.

If you do put a lock onto it, as long as the people who have right to the access can unlock it, you are not depriving them of the right.