Fence Between Us And The Neighbour

[jack daniels]

Answer bankers, I would appreciate some advice on a matter please. My neighbour owns a fence in between our house & theirs. They do change/repair it if need be.

I would like to know who's responsible for painting & supplying the paint for it. Thanks in advance 

[-SharonA-]

If you paint your side of the fence, then you are paying for the paint.

If you are feeling generous, you can pay for the paint to do your neighbour's side. 😁

[DDIL]

 

Hope this helps

A Guide to Fence Ownership and Responsibilities | Checkatrade

 

[DDIL]

Of course the link doesn't work - so just copy and paste that into your search engine and it should bring up the necessary page

 

[jack daniels]

The fence belongs to the neighbour but who pays for the paint if painted on our side?

[naomi24]

https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/expert-advice/fence-ownership/

 

 

[naomi24]

I think that's the link DDIL was trying toi post.  Are you having a dispute with your neighbour about the fence?

[naomi24]

From that link:  If your neighbour is legally responsible for maintaining the fence, you’ll need to ask permission before making any alterations, including hanging things on it or painting your side of it.

 

[netherfield]

Speak to the neighbour and go 50/50.

Late mum in law in a semi bungalow, guy attached paid for a new fence out the back, we asked if he wanted a contribution, he said no to the cost of the fence, but yes to the cost of the preservative, just so the colour both sides always matched, on the drive side the fence between was a real mess, I got a friend to build a metal hooped fence, so the wind blew through it instead of trying to blow it over. Chap above offered to go halves which we accepted, galvanised and painted in 20 years it still looked as good as new.

[Buenchico]

Unless there's a covenant in the house deeds, requiring your neighbours to keep the fence in good order, they're perfectly entitled to let it rot (or remove it altogether) and simply sayto you "If you want a fence, you can put your own one up, mate!" 

So there's no obligation upon them to paint either side of it (or to pay for you to paint your side).

As it's their property, you need their permission to paint your side of the fence.  However they're not obliged to pay for the paint.

[DDIL]

Thank you Naomi.

[newmodarmy]

If you want to paint the side facing you then you need their permission as has been said. You also are advised to agree on a colour and se if they want to paint their side too ( cost split to be agreed). This is to avoid your paint dripping through and spoiling theirs. It's always best to agree things with neighbours.

[William51]

They are responsible for supplying and painting the fence their side, and you are responsible for the paint and painting it your side.