Who pays for the fence seperating my property and my neighbors property?
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It depends on who owns the fence. Is the fence acutally on your property? If the former owners of your home put the fence in or it's on your property, you own it and it is ultimately your responsibility. If it was put in by the developer right on the property line, you have shared ownership which doesn't mean that your neighbor has to share the cost of repairing it. If the fence is on your neighbor's property, he owns it and may elect not to repair it even if you pay half of the cost. If your neighbor owns a big dog or a pool and the condition of the fence is causing dangerous access, you can force him to repair it if he owns it. Most city ordinances require that a pool is fenced in. A better approach would be to talk to your neighbor and tell him that you think the fence should be repaired and ask if he would share the cost before you arm yourself with nuclear weapons. Remember, you have to live next to them and other things will come up. I am not an attorney, this information is just from my own experience. If you get into a disagreement with your neighbor over the fence, you should seek advice from an attorney to know for sure what your rights are.
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I think you should rip it down and build a castle around your home... Then you and him can go to war for not helping you pay!
I think you should rip it down and build a castle around your home... Then you and him can go to war for not helping you pay!
You can pay for it, your neighbor can for for it, or you can split it as long as your neighbor is willing to pay half. It's called a good neighbor fence when it's split. There are no laws so it's up to you being nice to your neighbor. Keep in mind if your neighbor doesn't want to split it with you it may just mean that they have no money to do so.
It's traditional to split the cost, but I don't think it's mandatory. What if your neighbor just doesn't have the money?
If you are the one that wants to replace it..sorry to say but it is your responsibility to foot the bill. However, depending on how nice your neighbor is and if you remind him that it will increase his property value, maybe he will be willing to pitch in
In the UK the deeds say which side of the property your fence is located. (Looking towards the street, the left or the right). Sometimes, it will be stated that it is a common boundary which means you both share and agree the type etc.
Go to the county and find out exactly where you property line is. Another indication as to whose fence it is is if the finished side is in your yard or your neighbors.
who ever puts it up pays for it .i guess who ever wants it more if you don't want one let them put one up but they have to pay
If you want to the fence up, check up with the county and state laws regarding fencing a property.
Foe example, here in MN: If you decide to put the fence up yourself, you will need to ensure that the fence is 1 or 2 feet on your side of the property line. You cant run it on the property line.
You could talk to the neighbour in putting one up but also be sure to talk about post fencing issues like repair and maintenance, painting, etc etc.
If the fence material is on the outside of the posts, it's probably yours. Ask the neighbor if he would be willing to go half on cost. Have one person build the fence for continuity on the construction of the fence.
In the country, in the old days, the landowner was responsible for the right half of a shared fence.
It depends on who's property its on. If its on yours, go for it, rip it down. If its your neighbors, then its up to them to replace. You could offer to pay half if it is theirs though, and maybe they will.