How to determine whose fence is between neighbors

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There was a fence between the plots. In the morning a neighbor comes and demands to fix it. Sounds like a joke? But no. This is a popular situation in garden plots and private buildings. The cost of repairing and erecting a fence is quite high. Therefore, he does not want to take on such expenses voluntarily. Let's figure out how to determine who owns the fence between neighbors.

How to determine who owns it?

The legislator establishes a number of requirements for fences between land plots. These include sanitary and fire regulations.

However, plot owners are not required to install a fence between plots. This is their own business.

When purchasing a plot, you must clarify who owns the fence. Otherwise, when purchasing a plot with a luxurious stone fence, you risk being left without it.

For example, the seller may dismantle and remove the fence. And if the object belongs to a neighbor, he is also free to dismantle it at any time.

Therefore, when purchasing a plot, it is necessary to separately discuss the fate of the fence. Moreover, it is advisable to draw up a written agreement or to break the fence into the subject of the transaction.

This way you will know exactly who owns the fence. However, the costs of repairing it will also be borne by you.

Corrugated fencing

If your personal plot is located in close proximity to the roadway, it makes sense to think about building a fence from profiled sheets. This fence looks impressive and solid. But its installation requires the manufacture of a foundation, and this can seriously harm the homeowner’s wallet.

A fence constructed from corrugated sheets provides the homeowner with the following advantages:

• the site will be protected from the effects of street noise and dust and debris entering the territory;
• this cheap design does not require any special care;
• Manufacturers offer consumers corrugated sheets painted in a variety of colors;
• this type of fence is not afraid of fire;
• This is a cheap building.

At the same time, a fence made of corrugated sheets:

1. characterized by windage, that is, low resistance to the load created by the wind;
2. During operation, rust stains form on the surface of the frame, which should be removed as quickly as possible;
3. such a structure looks bulky and, under some conditions, limits the access of fresh air to the site.

But despite the above, such designs are very popular among owners of country houses and summer cottages. Because the manufacturing quality of the profiled sheet and its cost clearly outweigh all the indicated disadvantages.

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Mounting features

The assembly of such a structure is quite simple. Work begins with arranging the foundation and only then transverse joists are attached to them, onto which sheets of profiled steel will subsequently be installed.

If the height of the fence exceeds 2 meters, then it makes sense to lay three rows of transverse joists.

For fastening it is permissible to use welding or bolted connections or rivets.

Who should bet?

The law does not oblige land owners to install fences. Therefore, you can decide for yourself whether your site requires fencing.

If your neighbors are pressuring you to install or repair a fence, remember you don't owe them anything. This is a personal matter for the owner.

Important! The fence is installed by those who need it.

If the fence has already been installed, then you need to find out on whose territory it is located:

• on your site - this is your fence, and you are responsible for its safety;
• on a neighbor’s property, this is his fence, and he is independently responsible for its repair;
• on the border of plots - the issue of repair and installation of a new fence is resolved by agreement of the parties.

Who pays?

The construction of a fence on a land plot in 2021 is a costly procedure. The cost directly depends on the project. Therefore, neighbors often shift the responsibility for installation to each other.

If no agreement is reached between the parties, then one of the following solutions may be used:

• build your own fence on your own property;
• stop using a fence.

If your neighbor is not satisfied with the option you have chosen and he breaks it, then you need to call the local police officer. The citizen will have to fully reimburse the installation costs and repair the fence.

If he refuses to reimburse the costs, the costs can be recovered in court.

How to force a neighbor to put up a fence?

Let's look at what to do if a neighbor doesn't want to put up a fence. It's his right. You also cannot force the owner of a neighboring property to install a fence.

This raises the question, why do you need a fence from your neighbor? For example, he breeds pets, livestock and poultry, and they ruin your lawn.

In such a situation, it is possible to contact the local police officer. A police officer will visit the neighbor and warn about liability for damaging someone else's property. In case of repeated violation, the culprit may be held liable for free range of livestock.

If you do not have compelling reasons to demand that your neighbor build a fence, then the issue can only be resolved by a peaceful agreement.

Let's summarize. The law does not oblige the owner to fence his plot. This is his personal business. Local regulations may contain additional rules on this matter. However, even in this case, no one can force the owner to build a fence. The responsibility for repairs rests with the person on whose territory the fence is located.

If a dispute arises with neighbors regarding a fence, it is advisable to obtain legal advice. A specialist will study your situation and provide legal support. The assistance of the duty lawyer on the website is available around the clock.

• Due to constant changes in legislation, regulations and judicial practice, sometimes we do not have time to update the information on the site
• In 90% of cases, your legal problem is individual, so independent protection of rights and basic options for resolving the situation may often not be suitable and will only lead to a more complicated process!

Therefore, contact our lawyer for a FREE consultation right now and get rid of problems in the future!

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There was a fence between the plots. In the morning a neighbor comes and demands to fix it. Sounds like a joke? But no. This is a popular situation in garden plots and private buildings. The cost of repairing and erecting a fence is quite high. Therefore, he does not want to take on such expenses voluntarily. Let's figure out how to determine who owns the fence between neighbors.

Do-it-yourself country fences made of wood

Having considered which fence for a site is better made of wood or corrugated sheets, we can conclude that if you want to put something unbroken and attractive around the perimeter of the site, you should focus on working with wood. It is from this material that you can make the most exotic, stylish and attractive country fences

Cheerful colors

If you are an optimist with a great sense of humor and are ready to make “candy” out of improvised means, then you won’t think for a long time about which fence is better, but will immediately start building a cheerful multi-colored fence. It can be assembled from a variety of materials, sometimes even dissimilar ones, but the easiest way to assemble such country fences with your own hands is from a picket fence. Fantasies can be expressed in any way. The selection of colors is purely a matter of personal preference. If you want a riot of colors, no question! Drawn to peace - look for something gentle among pastel watercolors. A well-chosen color combination will turn even a fence made of driftwood and branches into a unique design object.

Bright country fence

When finishing a fence, you can decorate it with two tones, alternating in application, or transfer the entire palette of colors to it. Which fence is best for the site? One that will be painted with good quality paints that are at the same time sufficiently rich and resistant to natural disasters. Your work should not go to waste in the spring. Saving on paint will lead to the fact that the dacha fence will not please you with its diversity for more than one season.

When painting a fence, choose high-quality paint

One more nuance. Cheerful fences are not appropriate on any site. Their brightness is attractive, so the rest of the design of the site should correspond to the chosen style. For example, around white stone chambers, colored wickerwork will look ridiculous, but a simple wooden house framed like this will be simply magnificent.

You can go further and develop the theme of fairy tales by making a hedge in the shape of colored pencils or a picket fence, decorated with illuminated clay pots instead of skulls.

Elegance in simplicity

Lovers of the classics in the design of suburban spaces are also tormented by the choice of which fence to choose to mark the boundaries of their territories. They should look for projects where the emphasis is on graceful forms. Don’t think that you can’t assemble such country fences with your own hands. In essence, this is an ordinary fence, the basis of which is boards or the same picket fence. The leading role here is in the details. The secret lies in the design of the country fence. By painting it white, you can easily add elegance to it. Even the simplest fence will look stylish with this solution.

Elegant white country fence

For those who are not attracted to snow-white shades, you can use:

• soft tones paints;
• strict blue color;
• shades of gray;
• green spectrum.

Blue fence

Country fence

If the entire territory of a suburban area, including buildings, is designed in a rustic style, then the country fence should be installed in the appropriate decor. Naturally, it will have problems with its protective functions, but in terms of color, such a hedge will have no equal.

Rustic fence

Fences made from birch poles are incredibly attractive. For those who do not feel at ease behind a symbolic country fence, the idea can be transferred to the inside of the site. This makes it convenient to isolate yourself from your neighbors or divide the area into zones. Surrounded by birch trees, you will have an unusually comfortable relaxation area.

Picturesque fence made of birch poles

Pletni

A job for real “crazy” hands. Only those who have certain skills and have remarkable patience can weave country fences with their own hands. Real masterpieces will really come out of their hands. Wattles can be woven in different ways, making their design exclusive. It should be noted that the weaving process is long, so in order to complete the work in time for the summer season, it will have to begin in early spring.

Colorful wattle fence on a summer cottage

If in the competition for which fence is best for a property, fences still win, and there is no one in the family to weave a country fence with their own hands, specialized centers will come to the rescue. There you can find ready-made sections of wickerwork, which will not be difficult to install.

How to determine who owns it?

The legislator establishes a number of requirements for fences between land plots. These include sanitary and fire regulations.

However, plot owners are not required to install a fence between plots. This is their own business.

When purchasing a plot, you must clarify who owns the fence. Otherwise, when purchasing a plot with a luxurious stone fence, you risk being left without it.

For example, the seller may dismantle and remove the fence. And if the object belongs to a neighbor, he is also free to dismantle it at any time.

Therefore, when purchasing a plot, it is necessary to separately discuss the fate of the fence. Moreover, it is advisable to draw up a written agreement or to break the fence into the subject of the transaction.

This way you will know exactly who owns the fence. However, the costs of repairing it will also be borne by you.

Who should bet?

The law does not oblige land owners to install fences. Therefore, you can decide for yourself whether your site requires fencing.

If your neighbors are pressuring you to install or repair a fence, remember you don't owe them anything. This is a personal matter for the owner.

Important! The fence is installed by those who need it.

If the fence has already been installed, then you need to find out on whose territory it is located:

• on your site - this is your fence, and you are responsible for its safety;
• on a neighbor’s property, this is his fence, and he is independently responsible for its repair;
• on the border of plots - the issue of repair and installation of a new fence is resolved by agreement of the parties.

Who pays?

The construction of a fence on a land plot in 2021 is a costly procedure. The cost directly depends on the project. Therefore, neighbors often shift the responsibility for installation to each other.

If no agreement is reached between the parties, then one of the following solutions may be used:

• build your own fence on your own property;
• stop using a fence.

If your neighbor is not satisfied with the option you have chosen and he breaks it, then you need to call the local police officer. The citizen will have to fully reimburse the installation costs and repair the fence.

If he refuses to reimburse the costs, the costs can be recovered in court.

Moreover, if the fence belonged to him, then the law does not provide for the possibility of holding him accountable for demolishing the fence of his site.

Important! Whoever pays chooses the design and material. The only limitation is compliance with fire and sanitary standards.

The law does not establish exact standards for installing a fence. SNiPs are advisory. And not mandatory.

The issue of fencing between sites is regulated at the local level. Therefore, before construction, it is necessary to clarify the standards with the district administration.

Fire safety when planning fences

The construction of a fence near a residential premises requires compliance with fire safety rules and regulations. They suggest considering the following standards:

• A concrete or stone building is located at a distance of six meters.
• The distance between the wooden roof of the building and the fence must be at least eight meters.
• Wooden buildings see a distance of fifteen meters.

Of course, there is no need to consider private property as a springboard for emergency services. But it is necessary to foresee the risk of fire and provide yourself with special protection when extinguishing. Peace of mind, safety of property and health depend on this.

How to force a neighbor to put up a fence?

Let's look at what to do if a neighbor doesn't want to put up a fence. It's his right. You also cannot force the owner of a neighboring property to install a fence.

This raises the question, why do you need a fence from your neighbor? For example, he breeds pets, livestock and poultry, and they ruin your lawn.

In such a situation, it is possible to contact the local police officer. A police officer will visit the neighbor and warn about liability for damaging someone else's property. In case of repeated violation, the culprit may be held liable for free range of livestock.

If you do not have compelling reasons to demand that your neighbor build a fence, then the issue can only be resolved by a peaceful agreement.

Let's summarize. The law does not oblige the owner to fence his plot. This is his personal business. Local regulations may contain additional rules on this matter. However, even in this case, no one can force the owner to build a fence. The responsibility for repairs rests with the person on whose territory the fence is located.

If a dispute arises with neighbors regarding a fence, it is advisable to obtain legal advice. A specialist will study your situation and provide legal support. The assistance of the duty lawyer on the website is available around the clock.

• Due to constant changes in legislation, regulations and judicial practice, sometimes we do not have time to update the information on the site
• In 90% of cases, your legal problem is individual, so independent protection of rights and basic options for resolving the situation may often not be suitable and will only lead to a more complicated process!

Therefore, contact our lawyer for a FREE consultation right now and get rid of problems in the future!

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Elena! All property disputes are resolved in court. The fence belongs to the person who built it.

Concrete fences

Massive concrete barriers are more often seen near factories, warehouses and construction sites. However, they are also installed quite often in summer cottages, since today many “lightweight” varieties have appeared.

Advantages of concrete fences:

• maximum strength, reliability and durability. Concrete monoliths can last for decades. Concrete fences do not require special care and can withstand the harshest weather conditions;
• "silent defense" The area, isolated by a concrete fence, is a real corner of peace and quiet. Not every attacker wants to “storm” such fences, fearing that if the owner found funds for concrete, then he could get other means of protecting his possessions;
• aesthetic appeal. Strict concrete panels are a thing of the past. Now they are given various shapes, decorated with patterns and decorative elements. Concrete panels are made of any thickness and painted in different colors. Therefore, they go well with both the overall style and design of the house and garden, as well as with other materials;
• stability and fire safety. A concrete fence is difficult to damage even with an open flame. In addition, you can always replace one or two cracked slabs.

Disadvantages of concrete fences:

• foundation installation required. It is quite difficult to erect a concrete fence without the involvement of specialists. Moreover, concrete panels are very fragile and can be damaged during unloading and installation. Most likely, you will need the help of specialists;
• The isolated area is not ventilated at all. The higher and more solid the wall surrounding the area, the less open it is to air currents. And this is not entirely good for both plants and humans. The situation is partly saved by decorative concrete panels with slots;
• high specific gravity of the slabs. Even the thinnest slab individually weighs quite a lot. Therefore, sometimes when the ground shifts, the panels begin to “float” and the structure may collapse.

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Each type of fence has advantages and disadvantages. Before installation, carefully weigh all the pros and cons again, and only then choose the material, texture and pattern of the fence that you want to see on the site.