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Boundary Fence
Hi,
I've put this in Law as I'm unsure which category it should go in. My apologies if it's wrong.
My son owns the house he lives in, it is backed onto by council property. There's no fence between his property and the council property. My question is whose responsibility is it to erect a fence, the council, my son or is it a joint thing. He's having people dump rubbish in his back garden due to there being no fence and is understandably annoyed by this.
So... before he contacts the council does anyone have an answer so that he can at least have some inkling about who has responsibility.
Tried Googling but no joy.
Thanks.
I've put this in Law as I'm unsure which category it should go in. My apologies if it's wrong.
My son owns the house he lives in, it is backed onto by council property. There's no fence between his property and the council property. My question is whose responsibility is it to erect a fence, the council, my son or is it a joint thing. He's having people dump rubbish in his back garden due to there being no fence and is understandably annoyed by this.
So... before he contacts the council does anyone have an answer so that he can at least have some inkling about who has responsibility.
Tried Googling but no joy.
Thanks.
Answers
It's not a joint thing unless an agreement is reached between you and the adjoining property holder to, e.g., share costs. Anyone can erect a fence on their own property. There may be height restrictions under local council regulations, so it is best to check with them.
11:14 Sun 30th Mar 2014
The deeds to his property will establish whos responsibility it is. It will show a T on the inside of any boundary he has responsibility for. Although owners don't have to erect a fence if they don't want to.
If it is the council then ask them to put one in. If it is his then it is up to him.
There are bylaws to restrict height especialy on highways facing property.
If it is the council then ask them to put one in. If it is his then it is up to him.
There are bylaws to restrict height especialy on highways facing property.
It should be indicated by 'T' markings on his deeds as to where the boundary is, and usually who owns, and is responsible, for any fencing, although no one is obliged to maintain their fence; but as woofgang mentions, if your son wants to keep people off his property he should put up his own fencing.