Boundary Fences

[kansas]

We live in a small complex where all the front gardens are separated from their neighbours with a wooden ranch fence between the driveways. We were under the impression that ownership of such fences is shared between the properties, i.e. owned jointly. In the UK I believe this may be slightly different.

Can anyone confirm if our information is correct. If not, how do we tell which side owns the fence.

Thanks in advance

[Uncle D]

Part ownership is usual in the UK, but some co owners don't like coughing up cash for repairs etc

[Mike1940]

In the UK the fence on the left as you look down the garden is usually yours, plus if the arris rail faces you then that is your fence.

[galexinda]

If you own the property:
Do you have Title Deeds for your property as the extent of your residence should be on the plans and maybe a reference to boundaries and responsibilities? If not, this information should form part of the Sales Contract. We had a detailed list of requirements.

If you own or rent:
Perhaps quicker to ask your committee as it should also have the relevant documents showing the legal responsibilities of individual areas / common areas for each property.

[sunspot]

Our title deed has no reference whatsoever to ownership of boundaries. We assumed they are jointly owned. We are not on a communal estate.

[galexinda]

Our title deed has no reference whatsoever to ownership of boundaries. We assumed they are jointly owned. We are not on a communal estate.

From your initial post, hence my comments.

'Post by kansas » Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:08 pm
We live in a small complex where all the front gardens are separated from their neighbours with a wooden ranch fence between the driveways'.

[kansas]

Thanks all. Nothing in our title deeds. Our village muktah says that fences are jointly owned.