Boundary question

[DragonMovie]

Hi all,

I own a terraced house. The deeds say I am responsible for the fence to the right in the notes but there is no T on the title plan. It also doesn’t say if it’s the fence to the right as you look at the house or as you look at the street. I would assume it’s as you look at the house but does anyone know if there is a convention for this?

thanks!

Normally as you look at the house from street. You could look at your ndn title deeds or ask them?

I’ve asked the local WhatsApp group and they say it’s to the right as you look at the house, but the ndn with the gappy fence (a non-resident landlord) says she won’t contribute to the fence as it’s not clear on the deeds.

It will be the fence on the right as you look down the garden.

You mean the one to your left? Is their wording the same? A fence is not a legal requirement anyway, even if responsible for the boundary. You could put up your own fence on your side of the boundary.

To my left and their right. I know it’s not a requirement unfortunately, but I’m sure their tenant would appreciate having a boundary given that we have kids and a dog. If they really dig their heels in I’ll sort it myself but I think as a landlord earning money from the property it’d be nice if they did it for the benefit of their tenant. I’ve already offered to do the work if they’ll just pay for materials, and it’s only about 3 panels worth of gaps to fill.

We've paid for two boundary fences in current and previous house. Didn't ask for any contributions and the NDN still managed to moan (one about the plants she was growing up the rotten collapsing fence and the other that the fence posts - not panels - were too tall.

I am moving to an apartment and can't bloody wait to never have to think or spend my money on fencing again!

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It was the most thankless task I have ever undertaken. Sometimes I hate my fellow humans!

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@DragonMovie
itz your dog and DC. I would pay for a fence for peace of mind. Choose what you want. Just inform tenant next door., Many landlords won’t pay and are difficult. Save yourself the angst!

Your children and dogs are your responsibility to keep contained in your property, so whilst the boundary might belong to your ndn, they have no obligation to erect a fence. When we first moved into ours, all of the gardens were open. We needed the fence so we paid for it, we just made sure we put it on our side of the boundary.

@PutinIsAWarCriminal and @TizerorFizz I completely agree - like I said, if their landlord won’t do it I’ll definitely take it on myself as they are my kids and my dog. If I were the landlord though I’d contribute to the cost.