Can you force a Neighbour to replace a fence?

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. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position where your neighbours are refusing to take any action on their damaged fence, a final option may be to erect a new fence on your own land.

When a fence is damaged who is responsible for repairs UK?

Does your Neighbour have to pay for half a fence NSW?

Can I remove neighbors fence on my property UK?

Who gets the good side of the fence?

Can my landlord leave me without a toilet?

How does the law regard the repairs to sanitation facilities. The landlord has to provide you with running water and sanitation facilities to use it. You need to have a working toilet and a shower or a bathroom. You need to have at least one sink where you can do dishes and wash up.

Can I take my fence down without Neighbours permission?

The simple answer is: yes, as long as you receive their express permission. Without your neighbour’s permission, hanging plants, painting, or leaning something against their fence that causes damage can land you in trouble. In fact, you could be charged for criminal damage.

Can my Neighbour nail things to my fence?

The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.

Can my Neighbour paint my fence on his side?

If your neighbour owns the wall or fence

Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it.

Can I paint my Neighbours fence on my side?

When it comes to fence painting, you can do whatever you want to your side of the fence. So, if it is your fence on both the outside and the inside, then you are free to do whatever you like in regards to painting.

Can I tear down my neighbors fence on my property?

Yes, you can remove the neighbor’s fence that’s on your property, but it’s not the best idea. Consequences of tearing down the neighbor’s fence on your own include: Not getting compensation for the removal. Causing permanent damage to your property.

Which fence is mine left or right?

There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left-hand or right-hand side of your property. So forget any ‘rules’ you’ve heard previously that state otherwise – not everyone will own the left-hand side of their fence.

Do tenants prefer baths or showers?

Most people prefer showers these days and many tenants won’t miss the bath. However, if you don’t have a bath you could be limiting your market. A bath is ideal for families and a shower over the bath is a handy space saving option that can make life easier with young children.

Can you evict a tenant to sell your house during Covid?

The government’s eviction ban put in place to protect private renters during COVID-19 has now ended. From 1 June your landlord or letting agent has legal powers to serve an eviction notice. Your landlord cannot make you leave your home without giving you the appropriate notice.

Does my Neighbour have to give my ball back?

If balls regularly come into your garden, you are obliged to give the ball back (either throw it back over or keep it safe to give to the owner when you next see them). If a child simply climbs into the garden to get it themselves however, it can cause further damage and is also trespass.

Who owns the fence between two houses?

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.

Can my Neighbour grow ivy up my fence?

If the ivy is encroaching onto your land, and the neighbour will not cut it back, you are entitled to cut it back where it is on your land/property. Be careful not to damage the ivy or remove it in its entirety as this could be deemed as trespass or interference with the neighbour’s property.

What is the 7 year boundary rule?

So this is different from the so called ‘Seven year rule’ which comes from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This means local authorities can’t serve enforcement notices for an unauthorised development when seven years have passed since the commencement of the development.

Is a house worth less without a bath?

“Not having a bath in a property can make a big difference. Ultimately if there is less demand there are less buyers which in turns affects your property price.” Ben Hunt, Director of Winkworth Estate Agents in London, also believes a bath is a necessity: “It could have a real effect on the saleability of the property.

How long can a landlord leave you without washing facilities?

It’s highly unreasonable for your landlord to leave you without running water for more than 48 hours and that accounts for severe problems outside the boundaries in the property. Also, the landlord should not cut your water supply for any other reason than needed repairs in the plumbing or water fittings.

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