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Yes a new fence, on the _correct_ boundary (e.g. straight). When we first brought it up with them (fence not on boundary) they looked at us as if we were speaking a foreign language. What could be wrong they said? They said that the fence is where it was when they bought, and when we bought and we "bought as seen", so there. We offered to contribute (even though the boundary is their responsibility) to the cost of moving it, and they went away to think about it. Two weeks later we had another meeting and they said it was "unfair" as it was an "established boundary". We offered to pay for the whole fence (as suggested by SueEllen earlier), but they may need to cut back some vegetation and replace part of a raised wall which had been moved. That offer didn't go down well. We then suggested RICS dispute service.
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Originally posted by schater View PostIdeally we would like the fence to be in a straight line (from corner to corner), as is every other boundary like this between houses around us, and as shown in the title deeds for both our houses. This would give us extra room up the side of our house.
How much are you prepared to pay towards that fence?
What discussions have you had with your neighbour about it? Were they discussions or did you just make demands?
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostSo, is your issue that you are "losing" a lot of land?
You've still not told us what your actual issue is, or what your ideal solution is.
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Originally posted by vetran View Post
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Sorry for the late reply to your comments.
Originally posted by BolshieBastard View PostErm, if you think that arbritation is 'a bit pricey,' just wait until you get the legal bill if you lost the court case.
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Originally posted by schater View PostNothing specific to contractors, but just wondering if any of you learned folk can help me out ...
We have a boundary dispute with our neighbour. I am told that it is recommended to attempt to use dispute resolution services before going down the legal route. Apparently courts do not look favourably on cases/plaintiffs where dispute resolution has not been attempted.
RICS has something called Neighbour Disputes Service, but this is a bit pricey.
Do you know of any other arbitration/mediation/resolution services for boundary disputes?
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Originally posted by schater View PostBoth of our title deeds shows a boundary similar to this - straight - between number 19 and 21. And like in the image, the T is on their side of the fence. But this is the actual line of the fence:
I am in number 19. The 'step' happens where our side gates are, and so is not obvious on the ground. (We've also stored building work remnants there which has also hides it a bit.)
Neighbour says that it was like that when they bought it, and like that when we bought a few years ago, and so it should remain. They have maintained the fence, replacing panels.
how long has it been like this?
Adverse Possession and Your Neighbour's Fence
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So, is your issue that you are "losing" a lot of land?
You've still not told us what your actual issue is, or what your ideal solution is.
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Originally posted by schater View PostBoth of our title deeds shows a boundary similar to this - straight - between number 19 and 21. And like in the image, the T is on their side of the fence. But this is the actual line of the fence:
I am in number 19. The 'step' happens where our side gates are, and so is not obvious on the ground. (We've also stored building work remnants there which has also hides it a bit.)
Neighbour says that it was like that when they bought it, and like that when we bought a few years ago, and so it should remain. They have maintained the fence, replacing panels.
If they are made to feel like winners they are likely to agree with you getting the fencing and boundary to match.
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INKSPE
its a few grand!
We didn't like the fences on the house we bought so we popped round and had a chat, paid & installed the fences, close-board fences good for 30 years. Plus we own the maintenance rights.
All our fences (7 neighbours borders) are our choice in the style we want. It cost less than £10k installed, luckily my mates & I are quite good at fencing.
Our neighbours have mixed fences part B&Q cheapie and our premium arris rail + closeboard on our border. Makes me smile when we see a nice consistent fence around our property.
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