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Neighbour issues part 1
csgohan4
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Have a fence which is broken and needs replacing, was present when I bought the place.
If I ask my neighbour for 50% of costs and getting x3 quotes, what could I do if neighbour refuses and says it's my problem.
Two fence supporting posts are crooked and part of the fence has 10x20 cm hole in it where it cracked. It would be in our interest to fix but just planning ahead in caseof disagreement.
I could be pedantic and let the fence fall apart since I don't use the garden at all.
If I ask my neighbour for 50% of costs and getting x3 quotes, what could I do if neighbour refuses and says it's my problem.
Two fence supporting posts are crooked and part of the fence has 10x20 cm hole in it where it cracked. It would be in our interest to fix but just planning ahead in caseof disagreement.
I could be pedantic and let the fence fall apart since I don't use the garden at all.
"It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"
G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
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Who owns the fence?0
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Love the way the OP has titled this thread 'part 1' as if they are expecting the neighbour problems to be at least plural.
I'm quite glad they haven't just moved in next door to me."If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair0 -
I could be pedantic and let the fence fall apart since I don't use the garden at all.
I'd say you're already there by measuring the hole at 100x200mm!
You say neighbour issues part 1, is this a trilogy?!
As stated responsibility depends on who owns the fence. But regardless an aggressive nature towards neighbours rarely pays dividends in the long run.0 -
I doubt there is any obligation to have a fence, so if the neighbour doesn't want to replace it, you can't do a thing. So who owns it is irrelevant.Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.0
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Start with a conversation with next door.
We shared fron fence cost with good neighbours, however, when WE wanted to replace 2 of the 3 back fences, WE paid it outselves without bothering anyone. then the 3rd fence was replaced by neighbour at his cost, when HE wanted a new fence.0 -
Love the way the OP has titled this thread 'part 1' as if they are expecting the neighbour problems to be at least plural.
I'm quite glad they haven't just moved in next door to me.
Seeing as there have already been a few threads on neighbours thought I would start as part 1. I don't anticipate any further neighbour issues."It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"
G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP0 -
The answer to this question is 'nothing.'If I ask my neighbour for 50% of costs and getting x3 quotes, what could I do if neighbour refuses and says it's my problem.
But it could be worse! What if your neighbour says, "Good idea, but let's share the work and do it together DIY."
It looks as if you are clearly not up for any DIY here, but that's what I'd do, just not at this time of year.
And that's the problem with neighbours sharing anything. They have their own ideas and expectations, so tactful negotiation and listening to other POVs is crucial.0 -
If you own the fence you have the choice (assuming there is nothing in your deeds stating otherwise):
1 do nothing
2 replace fence yourself
3 negotiate with neighbour to share the costs
4 remove the fence (so long as you don't have any animals which need keeping in)
If your neighbour owns the fence they have all the above choices.
If your neighbour owns the fence you could:
1 ask if you could replace it
2 put your own fence up on your property close to the boundary.
Hopefully that covers met options!0 -
As well as ownership of the fence, OP should also check for any covenants relating to the fence which are assigned to either his, or his neighbour's, property.0
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Do what I did and change your wifi name to
Fixtheblo odyfence
The following weekend he was out there0
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