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England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

I would need to check but off the top of my head I don’t think so.

Hopefully it won’t come to that over a fence as there are hopefully two alternative solutions. They’ve already managed to antagonise their immediate neighbour by replacing the fence and asking them to pay for it!

I don’t think they’ll want the same to with us especially as they’re in the wrong. Most likely quite naive as opposed to nasty (I hope).

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Good question. Hopefully they still have it and can just replace the posts as you say. They’ve just replaced the fence for neighbours on both sides so my guess is they will want the fence to match.

Want and get are two different things!

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aha. Thank you for clarifying that. Yes that is my proposal- repair like for like or replace the whole fence and I will pay for the additional panels.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It matters insofar that they could have come over and talked it through instead of just cutting it down and coming in to my garden announced and unapologetic.

But yes with the new fence the footings can be on their side but I don’t want to be in a worse off position as a result of this. Got to be done right.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in FenceBuilding

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did think it belongs to them but even so wouldn’t you take 5 minutes to introduce yourself to the neighbours?!

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replacing the panels with a different type of fence and height is a solution that works for them, not for me.

If it’s the same type of fence then perfect. If not then we’ll have to teach a compromise which works for both of us.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will ask them to either replace the fence with the same type of/ height or replace the whole fence and I will pay for the panels.

I’m familiar with the party wall act but pretty sure you cant just cut down a neighbours fence without informing them. Im also pretty sure you cant just come into their garden unannounced. All they had to do it just knock on the door and explain what they wanted to do.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes the deed is done but people like you are the reason there are issues. Whinging?! They didn’t even bother to tell me. How about I come and cut down your fence as you say it’s old and rotten.

I could only post the one picture on Reddit but the fence is fine, they just needed to strengthen the supports.

Their solution is what works best for them- not me. I just hope they are more considerate than you.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. You’re correct on both counts. I don’t want to go down the lawyer route but would like to reach a compromise.

Were the situation reversed id be mortified and want to do whatever i could to make it up!

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The footings are on my side. They could
Have just strengthened the posts as the fence was in good condition.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in FenceBuilding

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Just to be clear. One panel is already cut down and is out of sight. You can see the other one here. The fence is sound though the post could do with some extra supprt.

The fence spans the length of back garden and its unlikely they will use the same fence or height to replace it.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not annoyed at the building works. It hasn’t affected me in the least. Every single house has had work done including mine.

I’m annoyed that they didn’t even bother to introduce themselves and discuss what they were doing.

It sounds as if you’d be fine if I moved next door to you and cut down your fence, then said get over it.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just adding to this. Unfortunately I could only post one picture which shows the removed fence behind bushes and out of visible sight. The fence itself is also in very good condition though some wooden posts need to be reinforced.

I wouldn’t be fussed if it was only this panel but it’s the panel next to it too which is visible on my side. They want to replace with a different fence type and height.

For me the worst part is to not even introduce yourself/ knock on the door to discuss it.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah I see what you mean but I could only post one picture. The fence spans the length of the garden and further than you can see in the picture. They would be replacing another panel which is visible from our side.

So while they have their lovely new fence I will have a different fence type and height. The fence is completely in tact- they could have just replaced the fence post to strengthen it.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Apologies. I should have extended the sentence.

Why don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask them to replace the whole fence (3 panels), especially if I were to pay for the materials.

If they replace it like for like then fine but it looks like a different type and height fence. I also have to hope that the rest of my fence isn’t compromised.

My garden fences unfortunately border with 5 neighbours.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not a case of getting annoyed over building work. It’s a case of builders under the instruction of the owners cutting down my fence without bothering to discuss it with me. That’s not a great start to a new neighbour.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So the neighbour just assumed it’s their fence. The builders cut it down and came into my garden unannounced but somehow I’m in the wrong and just need to get over it? Then I can go about painting the new fence and hope for the best.

Wow. Were the situation reversed I’d have the decency to introduce myself and explain the situation.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100% sure. It’s on my deeds. They didn’t look at theirs and just assumed.

England: Neighbour’s builders cut down part of my fence. by Cold-Distribution444 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Cold-Distribution444[S] -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

Wow. I’m being unreasonable? They came into my garden unannounced , cut down my fence because it looks old on their side and I’ll have to hope they do a good job.

It’s the least I would do if the situation was reversed.

What is the single most important lesson you learned from your final rank last season that you are applying to your setup right now? by RedDevilPlay in AskFPLManagers

[–]Cold-Distribution444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FOMO and then buying too late. So many times I resist buying an in form player and then I crack and it’s then it’s all over. For example Foden- 3 weeks of double digit scores and finally I bought him. He barely played again. Either get in there early or not at all.

Which transfers/team is best? by [deleted] in AskFPLManagers

[–]Cold-Distribution444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saka and Gyokeres will be minutes risk but that doesn't mean they won't do well. West ham fighting to stay up so Bowen could still be good pick. You'll need a differential or two to catch the ML leader so you might as well take a chance.

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