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Neighbours drive fence...
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unforeseen wrote: »If the son did it with his vehicle then start a claim with his car insurer.
It seems that the fence belongs to the neighbour, and the car belongs to the neighbour's son.
So far the OP has suffered no damage/loss, so there is nothing for the OP to claim for.
Similarly, because it's the neighbour's fence, it's doubtful that the OP would have the right to repair it and send the neighbour the bill. (At best the OP might be OK to make it safe to protect their own property.)4 days after moving in, our neighbors son managed to smash his trailer off one of the concrete posts on the side their responsible for.0 -
I disagree that it has nothing to do with the neighbour, since it appears to be her fence.
According to the OP there's only been one mention of the fence to the lady next door, so there's no reason for her to be cowering indoors, "worried sick."
She may perhaps know that her son is a windbag who doesn't follow-though on anything, but the personal relationships within the family are not the OP's concern.
Cake and a deliberate visit isn't a bad idea though. No need to mention the fence for that.
The son caused the damage. So going by what you are saying if a lorry crashes into the fence (unrelated to the neighbour in any shape or form) the OP should go after the neighbour because it's their fence.
The neighbour didn't cause the damage so why go after her, it was her son.
A gift of cake could save this situation, I didn't mention about discussing the fence, just a peace offering to the neighbour before bad feelings set in to rot.Life is about give and take, if you can't give why should you take?0 -
Might be an idea to pop it in writing too, that way it was a foreseeable accident.Please do not quote spam as this enables it to 'live on' once the spam post is removed.
If you quote me, don't forget the capital 'M'
Declutterers of the world - unite! :rotfl::rotfl:0 -
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Yes, it's irrelevant who caused the damage. It's the neighbour's fence to repair.The son caused the damage. So going by what you are saying if a lorry crashes into the fence (unrelated to the neighbour in any shape or form) the OP should go after the neighbour because it's their fence.
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A couple of us have now tried to clarify this. Surely it's not that hard?0 -
Money_maker wrote: »Might be an idea to pop it in writing too, that way it was a foreseeable accident.
The phrase you want is "date of knowledge". The neighbour would have been officially told on (date of letter) that an accident was possible - and so couldnt plead she didnt know.
Right now - she could just lie and say she hasnt been told verbally - and there's no proof of that conversation.
EDIT; I agree with Dave - its her responsibility (even though the son did it). Quite possibly her son is a windbag and she well knows it - but it's up to her to "carry the can" for him being that way if so - rather than OP (as neighbour on receiving end of his carelessness).0 -
Can the fence panels be removed by sliding them upwards? This removes the possibility of further damage from the wind and is a good incentive to repair the post.
Explain to the neighbour you are worried that their fence may now fall damaging your car and ask if you can remove the panels. Don't wait for them or their son to do it.0 -
Note through neighbours door asking them to let you know when son will be getting it repaired so you can ensure you don't park on drive on that day0
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They are under no obligation to have a fence - although I'm not sure where the law stands re repairing one if it risks causing damage to your property. I wouldn't be chasing or making any demands without being sure where I stand (would guess at them being under no obligation to repair).
I would be parking my car elsewhere. Do they have a drive or a kerb? Nick their kerb if the latter and they might take the hint!
Surely their own vehicle/s is/are at risk too if they do have a drive?2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
Note through neighbours door asking them to let you know when son will be getting it repaired so you can ensure you don't park on drive on that day
That's possibly a good way to phrase it - just "making the obvious assumption it WILL be repaired" and then follow up with a second letter with a deadline in it if there's been no response within a fortnight.0
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