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How do you handle shared fences when neighbors don’t cooperate?
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:03 pm
Fences are getting old and starting to have boards fall out, entire sections lean over, etc.
I can replace the fence myself and am planning to do so. Sections are shared between three neighbors. One is cooperative and said would split any costs needed on their part.
The one in the back is a renter, but gave me the owner’s name. I’ve left two messages, and have not heard anything back.
I’ve spoken to the last one twice, and each time, they sort of put me off not giving me any direct answers.
Should I just go ahead and replace their sections and eat the costs. Doesn’t seem fair, but I’d like a fence that doesn’t look like trash. Also, any liabilities to be in their yard as I do so or just let them know I’ll be going ahead with or without their help?
Thanks in advance.
I can replace the fence myself and am planning to do so. Sections are shared between three neighbors. One is cooperative and said would split any costs needed on their part.
The one in the back is a renter, but gave me the owner’s name. I’ve left two messages, and have not heard anything back.
I’ve spoken to the last one twice, and each time, they sort of put me off not giving me any direct answers.
Should I just go ahead and replace their sections and eat the costs. Doesn’t seem fair, but I’d like a fence that doesn’t look like trash. Also, any liabilities to be in their yard as I do so or just let them know I’ll be going ahead with or without their help?
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:04 pm to BabyTac
whoever built it owns it.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:05 pm to BabyTac
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:05 pm to BabyTac
We recently replaced ours. I didn't want to involve the people on the other side because the fence is on our property and I didn't want them to have any input.
What is annoying is they are letting weeds and vines grow all over their side of the fence which are starting to poke though.
What is annoying is they are letting weeds and vines grow all over their side of the fence which are starting to poke though.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:06 pm to MorbidTheClown
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whoever built it owns it.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:06 pm to BabyTac
If he doesn't want to pitch in, you can't make him.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:06 pm to BabyTac
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Should I just go ahead and replace their sections and eat the costs
going to give my rarely seen, non-sarcastic, straight dope response, if you want to bring the fence up to date, do it, inform your neighbors and give them the opportunity to share in the cost, however, unless you have some funky HOA rules, they are not obligated at all to pitch in, in any form
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:07 pm to MorbidTheClown
I own my entire fence on all 3 sides, I have to fix it. Shouldn't of let your neighbors build on to it.
A lot of codes have you build off the property line, so I own both sides.
A lot of codes have you build off the property line, so I own both sides.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:08 pm to MorbidTheClown
The neighborhood is about 20 years old and all homes built by the same builder. I imagine the fences were just built on the property lines of each home by the builder.
Doing a history search, no three neighbors are original owners. We do have an HOA, so maybe I need to check there for any references.
Doing a history search, no three neighbors are original owners. We do have an HOA, so maybe I need to check there for any references.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:09 pm to BabyTac
One word for the other neighbor's side: surveyor.
Be sure to put the new fence on YOUR side of the property line, backed by a certified survey, and a couple feet onto your property. Then when the old fence falls down and becomes an eyesore/liability for the Slumlord and he wants to complain, tell him you'll get back to him in a likewise timely fashion as when he did you.
Be sure to put the new fence on YOUR side of the property line, backed by a certified survey, and a couple feet onto your property. Then when the old fence falls down and becomes an eyesore/liability for the Slumlord and he wants to complain, tell him you'll get back to him in a likewise timely fashion as when he did you.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:11 pm to BabyTac
One, I wouldn't buy a house with a shared fence.
But given the details of your situation, I'd just leave the shitty fence up and have a new fence built on my property that hides the shitty one. Let them deal with the shitty fence and not get to enjoy a nice, new one until they pony up for it.
But given the details of your situation, I'd just leave the shitty fence up and have a new fence built on my property that hides the shitty one. Let them deal with the shitty fence and not get to enjoy a nice, new one until they pony up for it.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:19 pm to GEAUXT
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We recently replaced ours. I didn't want to involve the people on the other side because the fence is on our property and I didn't want them to have any input.
What is annoying is they are letting weeds and vines grow all over their side of the fence which are starting to poke though.
Get a ladder and a jug of round up and spray 12" from your fence towards their house. I do this twice a year along my back fence. If they don't like it they can get out and clean that shite up. Until then it gets the round up.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:20 pm to BabyTac
with cooperative neighbor:
remove fence, create a 12" sidewalk where the fence is then replace the fence. this gives you a maint free beautiful looking yard because lawn mower trims it clean with nothing else needed and no worries of kids, critters, or pets digging under the fence. i would also suggest considering a nice pvc fence so it lasts forever.
with non-cooperative neighbor:
do the same as above but make sure its all on your side of the property and maybe leave the ugly arse rotten fence there to keep his property looking very trashy unless you can work out a deal with them but most likely, as with all rentals, he knows he gets a new fence in the end just by ignoring you completely
i have heard there are ways to force shared expenses in some cases but its rarely worth what you have to go through and it requires some sort of justification to prove its a necessity like a tree about to fall on your house. i doubt an ugly fence about to fall down would qualify
remove fence, create a 12" sidewalk where the fence is then replace the fence. this gives you a maint free beautiful looking yard because lawn mower trims it clean with nothing else needed and no worries of kids, critters, or pets digging under the fence. i would also suggest considering a nice pvc fence so it lasts forever.
with non-cooperative neighbor:
do the same as above but make sure its all on your side of the property and maybe leave the ugly arse rotten fence there to keep his property looking very trashy unless you can work out a deal with them but most likely, as with all rentals, he knows he gets a new fence in the end just by ignoring you completely
i have heard there are ways to force shared expenses in some cases but its rarely worth what you have to go through and it requires some sort of justification to prove its a necessity like a tree about to fall on your house. i doubt an ugly fence about to fall down would qualify
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:27 pm to BabyTac
Paint the board side facing their yard rainbow colors. Why do that? Because frick them
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:28 pm to MightyYat
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round up
enjoy the cancer
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:29 pm to MorbidTheClown
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round up
quote:
enjoy the cancer
if Agent Orange hasn't gotten my arse by now, I'm good
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:30 pm to BabyTac
Move about a foot in on your property and build what you want, paint a middle finger on the other side facing stingy neighbor
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:53 pm to The Torch
I keep hearing "build the fence on your property"...
To heck with that. If I build a fence I'm building it on the neighbor's property. If they don't want to kick in to replace the existing fence they aren't going to put in the effort to make you move it. I wouldn't go crazy and grab an extra 20' but yeah its going on his property. He'll probably just be happy he got a fence.
I'd build it and wait.
To heck with that. If I build a fence I'm building it on the neighbor's property. If they don't want to kick in to replace the existing fence they aren't going to put in the effort to make you move it. I wouldn't go crazy and grab an extra 20' but yeah its going on his property. He'll probably just be happy he got a fence.
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“Acquisitive prescription is a mode of acquiring ownership or other real rights by possession for a period of time.” La.Civ.Code art. 3446. “Ownership and other real rights in immovables may be acquired by the prescription of thirty years without the need of just title or possession in good faith.”
I'd build it and wait.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:59 pm to JPinLondon
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 2:01 pm to BabyTac
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I’ve spoken to the last one twice, and each time, they sort of put me off not giving me any direct answers.
Then proceed. Just write down a timeline of when you attempted to talk to them and didn't get a direct answer.. Just in case some legal bullshite comes up. Are you expecting them to pay? If so, that could be a different story.
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