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Fence repairs
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Now can you see my confusion?
The Tenancy agreement is a couple of pages but the handbook (which I don't think I've ever seen) is a separate document.
The last time I had a post moved, I reported my own post and asked them to do it that way.
I'll try that again.
I could see your confusion if one stated they would be liable for repairs/maintenance to fences they erect and the handbook said you are liable to repair/maintain boundary fences.
But as it is, you seem to be reading something into it that isn't stated.You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride0 -
Is the fence between your house and another property? If so, speak to the householder concerned and see if you can get them to agree to split the cost.
Providing that the fence itself is okay, replacing one post won't be an expensive job.
If the fence is between your property and public land then you really need to get it sorted asap just incase it comes down and Injures someone. As you are aware that it's insecure, you would be liable for any harm or damage caused to others.0 -
@Shaun - the fence is between the garden and pavement/road.
The entire estate is owned by the local council.
My current gripe with the council is with the phraseology as noted in post #8.
Why that specific phrase? I can't get a proper answer out of the council to clear the matter up.:wall: Flagellation, necrophilia and bestiality - Am I flogging a dead horse? :wall:
Any posts are my opinion and only that. Please read at your own risk.0 -
@Shaun - the fence is between the garden and pavement/road.
The entire estate is owned by the local council.
My current gripe with the council is with the phraseology as noted in post #8.
Why that specific phrase? I can't get a proper answer out of the council to clear the matter up.
Why?
You are reading too much into it.
That note ONLY relates to fences you put up, you are trying to relate it to other fences, which is not how it works.
you are talking about a boundary fence, and the handbook states
The tenants handbook, however, states (under the Your Responsibilities section):-
“Repairing boundary fences and associated hardware”
You are responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Boundary fences!0
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