Being pressured to contribute towards fence
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None of us knows what % of the total cost that was, but clearly if the neighbour didn't consult on type of fence etc etc they can't reasonably expect a 50:50 deal.
If it were me, and in view of developments since, I'd maybe offer to give the other party a 20- 25% contribution, provided they desisted from posting stuff on my employer's Facebook page. Unfortunately, they'd now have to wait 6 months to prove good intent in that regard, as their attempts at harrassment have destroyed trust.
That would give the OP time to save the money and show some acceptance of their folly in entering an agreement without limitations, other than "when I have the money." We all know that we never have the money!
Say that unfortunately, as he failed to discuss costs and fence types with you, and has selected something you would not have chosen, then you are not willing to contribute to this particular fence, but should he wish to change the style and get some quotes, then you might be interested in contributing.
Is it an ugly fence???
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
That's a lie and it's deliberately antagonistic. There's nothing wrong with the truth.
I think davesnave is reasonable. I'd set out how much I was willing to pay and when, whether it be small installments or a lump.
Legally, he could pursue you for costs but as you offered an unspecified amount "when you can afford it" as a voluntary contribution he's unlikely to get anything.
He must have arranged for the fence to be fitted before speaking to you for it to be put in place the following day then decided as its between both gardens you should pay half. If its his fence on his garden you owe him nothing.
The OP actually said he "WOULD be willing to contribute" and not "MIGHT be willing to contribute".
The time for OP to discuss what style the fence would be in was during that conversation - and therefore he has "missed the boat" on discussing that and left the style in the neighbours hands to choose.
The one point where the neighbour was at fault was that "the fence was put up the following day" point - ie the neighbour had made the style decisions already and not given OP the chance for their 50% of the input on that decision. Not something I would have done myself - and, in similar circumstances here, I told the neighbours in advance/requested the access I would need from them for it and I made all the style decisions - but paid all the cost (so they got fortunate in not being asked for any of the money by me). I didn't request any payment towards it - because I had made all the style decisions on my own. But - don't forget - the reason/one of the reasons for this fence is to keep OP's dogs in....and, in my own case, it was being done basically for my benefit and not someone else's (as is the case here).
There is the possibility that, if OP had turned round during the conversation and said "Okay. 50% - subject to the style I want being x" that the tradespeople hadnt got it "set in stone" at that point as to what the style would be and could have amended the style if OP had said they wanted a different style.
When we wanted new fences, one neighbour didn't want to contribute but was happy for us to replace the old one and fully own the new. Neighbours on the other side were happy to pay 50% of the quote and share the fence, but couldn't pay straight away. As we wanted it done right away, we said to pay when they could. It was around a year when they paid but we had a full year of a nice fence so we were happy. To expect payment for a fence they weren't happy with the cost of, or for them to pay on a timescale we decided, would just have been wrong.
The OPs offer is so vauge that there is no contract.
I didn't mention the word contract, because there is none that could be enforced, but there was some kind of discussion and agreement, which was very vague.
I think most people feel the OP could walk away from this, but the question is whether they should accept some level of responsibility and acknowlege they have gained something from the fence being replaced . However, none of us knows exactly where the fence was placed relative to the boundary and what the condition of the previous fence was like.
From what you have told us, I read it as the neighbour being a little cheeky to ask for 50% on a fence he was probably already putting up a week later and despite you having said "when you could afford it", which to my mind is basically a "not at the moment" statement. However, others have interpreted what you wrote differently.
It is up to you to decide now if you think you owe the neighbour anything. The facebook posts etc only seem to confirm my suspicion that the neighbour is being a bully in this instance. But that's just my opinion.