neighbour has screwed new fence posts to my garage on the boundary

PollySouthend

Hello,

My garage is totally detached. Neighbours was next to it but detached. He demolished his garage and moved it further back. Just put in a new fence and attached it to my garage. He has also told me he will be rendering the side of my garage that is on his side.

Firstly I don't really want the fence attachedto my garage as eventually I will be doing the same and demolishing and moving back. I'm annoyed that he didn't ask but I don't want him to carry on treating the side of my garage as his own property in case he decided to object when I go to demolish it and rebuild further back.

Am I right to have any concerns?

Thanks

Dan-Dan

PollySouthend wrote: »

Hello,

My garage is totally detached. Neighbours was next to it but detached. He demolished his garage and moved it further back. Just put in a new fence and attached it to my garage. He has also told me he will be rendering the side of my garage that is on his side.

Firstly I don't really want the fence attachedto my garage as eventually I will be doing the same and demolishing and moving back. I'm annoyed that he didn't ask but I don't want him to carry on treating the side of my garage as his own property in case he decided to object when I go to demolish it and rebuild further back.

Am I right to have any concerns?

Thanks

Yes , sounds like a cheeky bleeder , to be honest i think this is one of those occasions where you might be wise to have an hour with a solicitor (who specializes in this area) to see what you can do to let your neighbour know you know your rights

A strongly worded letter from the sols could be enough to get him to understand

Keep_pedalling

Have you let him know that you plan to demolish it?

happenstance

A solitor could start a fude

RS2000.

So is your garage on the boundary or has he nicked a bit of land too?

Gordon_Hose

Just nip round and say, "Hello mate, I noticed you've attached your fence post to my garage. Sorry to say butt I also plan to demolish the garage, so you might want to move your fence post so I don't cause any damage during demolition".

Absolutely no need for solicitors, what a ridiculous suggestion!

If he doesn't move his fence post then just hand him a letter (keep a copy yourself) requesting the removal of the fence post by XX date to facilitate the demolition of the garage. If the fence post isn't removed by XX date then you'll be forced to remove it yourself. Something along those lines.

If you do end up removing it, just make sure you don't damage anything that belongs to him, even return the screws he used to attach it.

This issue really isn't a big deal and can be sorted out easily with a bit of communication.

Keep_pedalling

While the garage is there there is probably no other method of securing the post, and for the sake of good relations just have a chat with him and let him know your plans so he does not waist money tarting up his side of the wall and give him the chance to sort his fence out when the time comes.

My neighbour's side gate was fixed to my brick wall which I had taken out to be replaced by a wooden fence, all it took was a short conversation to sort it out,and I'm sure that if my first action was writing to him demanding that it be removed would have set us on a path to a not very pleasant relationship. Legal action should be an absolute last resort.

spaceboy

I agree, just talk to him about it and let him know your plans for the garage. Shouldn't be too much of a problem. However I'm not totally sure why a fence post needed to be attached to the garage in the first place?

martinsurrey

"neighbour has screwed new fence posts to my garage on the boundary"

the last 3 words need to be clarified.

If your garage wall is ON the boundary, he has done nothing wrong (IMO) as its a party wall and attaching a fence is not structural.

if the garage wall is on your land near the boundary then he needs to move his fence.

the location of your garage in relation to the boundary is of major importance.

zaax

It criminal damage, you can involve the Police

He has damaging your property by screw into it, how far have the screws gone? If the wall is taking too much weight it might come down. Putting rendering on will cause water to cross the damp proof course and make the garage inside damp.

Dan-Dan

Gordon_Hose wrote: »

Just nip round and say, "Hello mate, I noticed you've attached your fence post to my garage. Sorry to say butt I also plan to demolish the garage, so you might want to move your fence post so I don't cause any damage during demolition".

Absolutely no need for solicitors, what a ridiculous suggestion!

If he doesn't move his fence post then just hand him a letter (keep a copy yourself) requesting the removal of the fence post by XX date to facilitate the demolition of the garage. If the fence post isn't removed by XX date then you'll be forced to remove it yourself. Something along those lines.

If you do end up removing it, just make sure you don't damage anything that belongs to him, even return the screws he used to attach it.

This issue really isn't a big deal and can be sorted out easily with a bit of communication.

How is this advice any less confrontational than a short , to point , factual solicitors letter ?