A lawyer has revealed how innocently a garden fence can end up with their neighbors. Fences are often a cause of disputes between neighbors, from the construction boundaries that are too high and enable bushes to hang in the next property. In addition, painting and decorating your fence can lead to problems if you don't have all the information you need before you start.
Fences usually share gardens on the one hand and the neighbor is on the other. Many would assume that your side of the fence has to be played with you – so you can decorate it, paint and change everything you want as long as it does not affect the other side. However, this is not always the case. A lawyer explained what you need to know before you decide to paint the side of the fence that is aligned in your garden to avoid that you get into trouble with your neighbor.
Mark Woloshak, head of legal disputes at Howell's Solicitors, showed that in cases in which property limits and neighborhood disagreements were involved, he has greatly attributed to a lack of knowledge of border possession and responsibility.
He explained: “Border fences mark the dividing line between two separate properties. You can be a physical structure such as a wooden or metal fence, or you can be a legal limit that is identified on title certificates or a land registration plan. While many fences of the legal limit are followed, this is not always the case, and there the problems often begin.”
He explains that property is usually outlined into title documents. You will often find a 't' brand that shows responsibility. If this “t” appears on your side of the border, you are responsible for maintaining the fence.
“In some cases, ownership can be shared or unclear, especially in older real estate, and the solution to the matter can require a basis for land or even legal advice,” said Mark. If things are unclear, it is difficult to know what their rights are when it comes to painting the fence.
Mark continued: “Fee lights, hanging planters or even color color decisions can lead to friction. If you have the fence or have the express permission of the owner, you are generally entitled to decorate it, but be careful. If the decoration causes a nuisance, such as excessive brightness or flashing of a neighbor, you can cause complaints and cause complaints.
“If the fence belongs to them, a neighbor can request changes, but it does not automatically have the right to require the distance unless the addition causes a nuisance or a security concern. In such cases, the matter could lead to a civilian dispute that is best avoided by early communication and compromises.
“Neighboring disputes are not only stressful; they can be expensive. Many problems can be avoided by simply talking about things before making changes, checking their actions and looking for legal clarity if necessary.”