Fences Should be Regarded as a Joint Asset Between Neighbours

The boundaries between your properties mark where your rights end and your neighbours begin. Having a knowledge of each other?s rights and obligations is the first step in establishing a good relationship with your neighbour and enjoying your rights to the full. Boundaries between properties are recorded in official town planning diagrams kept by the local authority in control of the area.

Fences should be regarded as a joint asset between neighbours. Even if your neighbour has not paid for the fence they are still a joint owner. This is because a fence on the boundary is legally considered to be part of the land on each side. If you intend to remove or alter an existing fence, you should have your neighbour's permission.

If you want to put up a fence where there has not been one before, your neighbour has a right to object. It makes no difference if you intend to pay the total cost. It is therefore sensible to talk to your neighbour first. With boundary walls and fences, the generally accepted rule is that it is the joint property of the neighbours who both are equally liable for the fence?s maintenance and repairs. However, neither can make any changes to it without the consent of the other.

With Value Fencing?s PVC fencing, both you and your neighbour will enjoy the same beautiful and clean finish our product offers as both sides of our PVC fencing look exactly the same. This is a huge advantage when approaching your neighbour to split costs. Additionally, the strength and versatility of PVC will sway an ?on the fence? neighbour! Give us a call and we can advise you on available PVC Fencing options to suit your budget.

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