Gardeners across the country were warned to be careful with their outdoor decorations this summer, as they could land them in hot water with their neighbors
With the summer in full river and garden amounts that occupy the thoughts of the homeowners, accessories outdoors offer an excellent means to improve the attractiveness of their outdoor space. Fairy lights offer an affordable solution for the introduction of the atmosphere in your garden. Homeowners are also warned not to be stuck in garden containers in order to avoid a fine.
However, garden enthusiasts were warned that the make -up of their fence could possibly lead to complications with such lighting. Although you think it is innocent enough to drape a number of decorative lights along the border, specialists warn that this could cause problems.
Experts make it clear that it is not as easy as minor changes such as the suspension of fairy lights or the assembly of a bird house on your side of a neighboring border fence, since changes are necessary to make your neighbor's consent. Gardeners who feed Robins and Blackbirds were also exhibited.
Border fences that separate neighboring properties often become a catalyst for disputes between neighbors, whereby the confusion of right -wing obligations and ambiguities in relation to the responsibility for maintaining specific border structures surrounds themselves. Studies carried out by Ronsea show that 72 percent of British real estate owners recognize their fences that a certain level of repair or replacement is required, while a quarter describes itself as a fence, reports the daily recording.
However, it goes beyond the mere street complaint. Google is looking for “fence rules”, which increase by 25 percent annually, since the confusion of legal duties increases and what real estate owners can legitimate in terms of common limits.
Border fences that separate neighboring properties often become a catalyst for disputes between neighbors, whereby the confusion of right -wing obligations and ambiguities in relation to the responsibility for maintaining specific border structures surrounds themselves. In order to solve the ongoing discussion, Ronseal has asked her in-house DIY and fence specialists Jimmy Englezos to illuminate matters about fence and garden maintenance and clarify their position.
Before you make maintenance or structural changes in a border fence, it is important to determine the possession of the fence and consequently to determine responsibility for your care.
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Jimmy makes it clear: “If you try to paint your fence, it is important to find out where the border is between your houses and who owns every fence. If you are not sure, you are a good place to check the deeds you have received when you bought property.
“If the property registration determines that you are the sole owner of the fence, you can make changes that you like, including painting when your property is listed or is on a designated property, first inquire with your local authorities, since the restrictions can apply first.
“Likewise, an 'H' on the border between the two properties can often be found, which indicates that the fence is a common responsibility between the neighbors”. Jimmy has described five typical garden changes that may require the consent of the neighbors before the start of work.
1. The cultivation of your neighbor's fence “cultivation of plants in a border fence can be a great way to bring life to your garden and improve privacy. However, it is important to consider whose fence you use. Plants that either lean against a fence or grow up the panels can become difficult and finally weaken the fence, which makes it together.
“If your neighbor has the fence you share, you have to catch up with the permission before you attach plants, attach a sling bearing or lean pots.
“When plants or trees penetrate into the garden of your neighbor, you are entitled to cut them back to the border and vice versa. In this case, it is important to know that trimming beyond a border can be put to trial border to get property damage so that it is important to take an open dialogue with neighbors.
“If it is your neighbor who owns the fence, you are legally not legally authorized to make cosmetic changes such as painting or stains without first receiving oral permission from you, even if it is only the side that is turned to your garden that you change.
“If painting and stains can help seal a fence and protect it from the elements, which likes to give most neighbors permission as long as painting or the stains are tackled with care to ensure that no color is bleeding on your side.
“If you have a resistance from neighbors, a compromise may only paint the front fence panels and not the sides – to ensure that your selection of color or stains is not visible from your neighboring garden, or alternatively the same color/color that your neighbors used for consistency.”
3. Repair of broken panels.
A study shows that 11 percent of the British identified a neighbor's fence as a complete exchange. 7 percent observed the need for structural repairs and another 4 percent on cosmetic problems.
Jimmy indicates such situations: “Even if a border fence has to be completely replaced, you are still not allowed to repair it without first looking for permission when it belongs to your neighbor.
“It is best to have a polite conversation about the necessary work. Some homeowners offer to separate the costs, although they do not have the fence, especially if this means that they also have a say and a look at the type of fence that is installed.
“However, if this does not work and the damage is a security risk for your property, you may need to consider legal advice.
“Another option if you are looking for a faster, albeit more expensive solution that you put into control over the situation, is to sacrifice part of your own scope to install your own fence.
“It is also worth mentioning if you plan to install a new fence that the back garden fences in Great Britain must not be more than two meters, otherwise you will have to obtain a building permit from the local authority.”
4. Decorations hang from the fence of a neighbor.
“If it is your neighbor who has the fence, you have to get a permit from you before making changes to your property. This includes decorative changes such as hanging fairy lights or drill holes to hang mirrors or slopes of bird feed.
“If your neighbor gives permission and your changes cause structural damage, for example a mirror that is too heavy for the fence, you can cover the costs for repairing or replacing the fence.
“If you have the fence, you can decorate the area as you want as long as it does not endanger your neighbors or its property.”
5. Plant a high tree near the fence of a neighbor.
“If you think about planting a tall tree near a common fence, it is best to speak to your neighbors and look for permission, as this could disturb your right to light if this affects the light that previously enjoyed the rooms of your neighbor's house.
“Secondly, the roots of the tree could grow deeper over time and spread into the neighboring garden, which may cause structural damage and then has the right to pursue legal steps against them.”