Which Side Of The Fence Is Mine Council House?

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If your property is council, usually you are responsible for

the border on the left of both the front and back

.

What side of the fence are you responsible for in a council house?

If your property is council, usually you are responsible for

the border on the left of both the front and back

.

Which fence is mine left or right?


There is no general rule about

whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property.

What side of the fence is yours in a house?

Also,

there’s no set rule about whether you own

the fence on the right or on the left-hand side of your house. You may be able to get this information from the conveyance deed, where there could be an already established boundary agreement regarding which fence side you are responsible for.

Which side of the fence do I own UK?

In England and Wales,

there is no legal presumption that a person owns or must maintain

a fence or other boundary barrier on the left or on the right. Ownership of the boundary is normally determined by the builder who erects the buildings.

How do you tell if a fence is yours or neighbors?

A T

mark on one side of the boundary indicates

that the person on that side is responsible for the fence. If there’s a T on both sides of the boundary, this is called a party boundary, which means both you and your neighbour are responsible for it.

How do I know which boundary is mine?

When looking at the plans, the ownership is indicated by a

“T” marked on the plans on one side of a boundary

. If the “T” is written on your side of the boundary, you’re responsible for maintaining it. If there’s an H (although actually it’s two joined Ts) the boundary is the joint responsibility of both parties.

When a fence is damaged who is responsible for repairs?

Who pays for damaged fences? Normally,

the householder who owns the fence is responsible

for maintaining and repairing it. However, if any damage is caused to your fence by your neighbours, then it’s their responsibility to meet the costs of putting the problem right.

Can I paint my side of the fence?


Painting both sides of the fence can be acceptable if the fence didn’t fall on your neighbor’s property line

. Because that would mean the fence is all to yourself. You don’t have to explain or even ask permission, because you are building within your property and it is your right.

Can I replace my fence without Neighbours permission?

It is important to know that your neighbours are not legally obliged to fix or replace a fence,

unless it is causing a safety issue

. … You can do this alongside your neighbours existing fence, as long as it is on your private property and inside your boundary.

How do you know if a fence is your responsibility?

The transfer or conveyance deed might state who owns it, but if it’s not in writing, then look out for any T-mark to the boundaries.

The stalk of the ‘T’ will sit on the boundary and come out into your garden or property

, which means that fence is your responsibility.

Who pays for fence between Neighbours UK?


If you or your neighbour has assumed responsibility for the fence

, they remain legally responsible for it. If it has been jointly maintained by you and your neighbour (or not as the case may be) it may be regarded as a party fence and you will both be responsible for it.

How do you tell whose fence it is?

The best way to determine whether a fence is yours or not is by

examining where it falls on the property line

. If the fence is placed on your side of the property line between your house and your neighbor’s, the fence is yours.

What is the rule of garden fences?

If the fence belongs to your neighbour, even if it’s only ‘your side’, garden fence protocol

states you can’t paint it without your neighbour’s permission

. Even though you have the best intentions and you’re trying to make it look smarter, without permission it could be classed as criminal damage.

Which garden wall is mine?

To find out which side of your fence/wall is your responsibility, you should start by looking at

the deeds to your property

. On modern properties, there should be a plan drawn to scale which shows the boundaries. The plan registered at HM Land Registry should be a scale plan, as well as, the original purchase deed.

What are the 4 types of boundary disputes?

  • Lot line disputes.
  • Fence, landscaping, and outbuilding disputes.
  • Access disputes.
  • Adverse possession claims.
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