Foolproof way to know who owns which side of fence to avoid neighbour arguments
dailyrecord.co.ukGarden fences are a common point of contention for neighbours, as it can be hard to tell who owns which part of it.Many people in the UK are likely to see damage caused to their fences this week in the aftermath of Storm Isha.
And with Storm Jocelyn also heading our way, more unreliable weather is on the horizon.Whether your fence needs a quick repair or a total replacement, it can be a struggle to foot the bill with your neighbours.
But according to experts, there's one key way to find out who is responsible for paying.The Express reports that your first port of call is to look out for who owns the “good side” of the fence.
While this doesn’t always determine who is responsible, it can help, according to experts at Jacksons Fencing. The pros said: “Typically, you can guess who owns a fence by seeing where the rails are, with the fence typically facing away from their property so that their neighbour gets the ‘good’ side of the fence. "This is the most secure way of facing fencing so there are no rails for anyone to use to climb into your garden."This is then repeated with the neighbour on the other side to ensure that each home has both a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fence side."It could be that both sides look the same, so in this case, it's best to check the legal documents to see who owns the property boundaries.
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