From the topic of who is responsible for the fence side, to leaning objects against fences and who can do what can do with the fence.
Many misunderstandings have created confusion in this area of property rights for years, which is even more controversial.
Especially when it comes to the topic of fixed fences, including the question of whether you can enter your neighbor's garden to repair your fence.
Can I go to my neighbor's garden to repair my fence?
If you have to enter your neighbor's garden to repair your fence, you don't have to ask permission, but it is considered polite to ask beforehand
As my lawyer explains: “If you generally go to your neighbor's land without your permission, you will enter.
“However, if you have to repair your home and have to access this over your neighbor's land, you can go to your neighbor's land without receiving permission.”
The experts are adding to maintain a good relationship with your neighbor. However, you should always speak to you in advance. However, if you refuse, you can obtain a court decision.
My lawyer explains: “Access to the neighboring land law of 1992 enables access to adjacent or adjacent country in order to carry out 'fundamental conservation works' to your own property.”
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With the access to the neighboring land law of 1992, you can access neighboring property as part of the following work:
- Maintenance, repair or renewal of a building;
- Release, repair or renewal of a drain, a sewer, a pipe or a cable;
- Fill or clear a trench;
- Felling, removal or replacement of a tree, a hedge or other plant that is dead, ill, unsafe rooted or probably dangerous.
It is important to note that this law distinguishes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.