How to read a title Plan???

[Jessi-9]

Hi there

I have just purchased my title plan from HM Land Registry in the hope I can see if the boundary fence between my neighbour and I belongs to me.

I hope it is mine so that I can repair it!! Long story but I have issues with the neighbour refusing to fix it or even allow me too!

I am looking at the plan non the wiser.....how do I understand this....is there anything I should be looking for????

I just want to fix te damm fence without getting into trouble!!!

Thank you xxxx

[FredPuli43]

First, who owns what fence may be set out in the Land Registry details. They do sometimes reveal this dangerous knowledge in the conditions which are carried over, from earlier conveyances, into the record when the property is registered; there may be enforceable terms for upkeep of the fences etc, which persist from the past and so are noted.
Second, it was conventional to mark the fences with a T mark, the T pointing towards the owner. If, by any chance, the Land Registry plan has these marks, you have your answer.
Third, the answers given by the vendor to your solicitor's enquiries before the property was conveyed to you may give the information.

[cathfromsaron]

looks like an 'interior' boundary is the answer!

[Jessi-9]

Sunny Dave THANK YOU for your detailed info. Wish I knew this before giving £4 to HM Revenue-Rip off. lol

[Jessi-9]

Thank u Fred, appreciate your advice.

In fact thank you all for your in put xxx

[Jessi-9]

Cath - interior it is lol xx

[237SJ]

Just got this from my pal who`s a conveyancing solicitor (I texted her)
"It`s not that simple - T mark would denote responsibility to repair and maintain usually. Dotted line doesn`t mean anything on it`s own - except that there should be some text that goes with it to explain what it denotes. If deeds are silent on ownership it may be party boundary ie shared - but not always. Impossible to say without seeing title and even that might not help"

[Jessi-9]

237 Thank you, especially for texting your friend.

It does seem silly having these plans that are so confusing to understand and then finding out that nothing really means anything on them :-~ Confused.com

[ladybirder]

Has your neighbour got any proof that it his his/her fence?

[Jessi-9]

Hi Ladybirder No he hasnt, or should I say I havent "seen" any. And to be honest I doubt very much he would show many "proof" if I asked.....PLUS I wouldnt want to give him the satisfaction by asking him (incase he has some) LOL

[hc4361]

Nobody can stop you erecting a fence, wall, or hedge on your own land. Erect it just inside the boundary so it is wholly on your land.

Your neighbour will not be allowed to paint it, attach anything to it or interfere with it in any way unless you give your permission.