Which side of the fence is my responsibility?
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.
How do I find out who has responsibility for a boundary fence wall or hedge?
To determine who is responsible for the boundaries the first place that you need to look is the Title Register or if the property is not registered you will need to check the Title Deeds. These will often set out which boundaries specifically you are required to maintain.
What side of the fence is mine in Scotland?
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.
Who is responsible for maintaining a boundary?
The legal position is that a property owner is only obligated to maintain boundary structures where there is a covenant in the deeds to this effect. Importantly, this means that the title documents for your property will only tell you whether you are responsible for any of your boundary structures.
Who has responsibility for boundary fences?
The owner of the fence is usually responsible for maintaining the fence. However, this is not always the case. The owner may wish to have the side without the posts – the best side – facing their garden and erect the fence and the posts entirely within their own garden.
Is the left hand side fence my responsibility?
Each home owner is responsible for maintaining the fence on the left-hand side, as you look at the property from the road. This is FICTION. There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property.
Who owns a boundary hedge?
If a hedge is acting as the boundary, it is a joint responsibility to keep the hedge maintained from either side. However, hedges aren’t always the property of the two residents– at least not in a legal sense.
Who owns a boundary fence?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION. Fence ownership: Who owns which fence? Is it true that every house owns the fence on its left side, as you look at it from the street? There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property.
What is the law regarding garden fences?
If the fence belongs to your neighbour, even if it’s only ‘your side’, garden fence protocol states you can’t paint it without your neighbour’s permission. Even though you have the best intentions and you’re trying to make it look smarter, without permission it could be classed as criminal damage.
Who is responsible for back garden fence?
The transfer or conveyance deed might state who owns it, but if it’s not in writing, then look out for any T-mark to the boundaries. The stalk of the ‘T’ will sit on the boundary and come out into your garden or property, which means that fence is your responsibility.