Hi all,
My neighbour's fence is mainly 3 ft high along its entire length. It's old and not in great condition and is on the boundary line.
My children are growing up now and I want more privacy for my family in the garden. I have discussed replacing the existing fence with my neighbour, who is approachable but strong willed, and they would like to keep the fencing as they like to look across the gardens of the nearby houses and were not planning on spending money to replace the fencing at any time soon.
I have suggested that I pay for replacing the fencing and I have received verbal agreement to do so with 5ft panels topped off with 1ft trellis as a bit of a compromise to stop the neighbour feeling boxed in. In my opinion. The gardens are big enough NOT for 5ft panels to make anyone feel boxed in.
Anyway my questions about this project are:
(1) Am I right to assume that the fence will legally belong to me?
(2) I will be responsible for maintenance and repairs?
(3) I can have the have the fencing erected so that the better looking side faces into my garden, as currently I have the uglier side facing me.
(4) Any other points to bear in mind?
Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.
Mutley56
My neighbour's fence is mainly 3 ft high along its entire length. It's old and not in great condition and is on the boundary line.
My children are growing up now and I want more privacy for my family in the garden. I have discussed replacing the existing fence with my neighbour, who is approachable but strong willed, and they would like to keep the fencing as they like to look across the gardens of the nearby houses and were not planning on spending money to replace the fencing at any time soon.
I have suggested that I pay for replacing the fencing and I have received verbal agreement to do so with 5ft panels topped off with 1ft trellis as a bit of a compromise to stop the neighbour feeling boxed in. In my opinion. The gardens are big enough NOT for 5ft panels to make anyone feel boxed in.
Anyway my questions about this project are:
(1) Am I right to assume that the fence will legally belong to me?
(2) I will be responsible for maintenance and repairs?
(3) I can have the have the fencing erected so that the better looking side faces into my garden, as currently I have the uglier side facing me.
(4) Any other points to bear in mind?
Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.
Mutley56