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re: Is it reasonable to ask neighbors to share the costs for a new fence?
Posted on 12/2/19 at 4:53 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Posted on 12/2/19 at 4:53 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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If I was them, i'd probably want some type of input into what is going in, if I am going to be sharing it. That's just me though.
That was kind of my thought as well. To some degree I am changing "their" fence, so I felt I had some obligation to at least talk to them about the decision. But if I paid for it solo they would be getting the benefit of a (partial) new fence for free.
Personally I would feel obligated to chip in for that benefit, but didn't know if it would be rude to ask others for the same courtesy
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Posted on 12/2/19 at 4:57 pm to Alt26
I don't think asking for them to pay for 1/2 of their portion of the fence is unreasonable. You'll have to battle more than likely if they think the fence needs updating, and may be unwilling to pay for something they don't think is necessary. If that is the case, they get no input if the fence doesn't match the rest of their fence exactly (unless there are any neighborhood uniformity rules or anything)
Posted on 12/2/19 at 5:09 pm to Alt26
When my neighbor replaced her fence, I asked her to find out how much it would cost for the part along our common property line, and I paid 1/2 of that.
Only fair, keeps both property values up.
Only fair, keeps both property values up.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 5:25 pm to OweO
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BOOM.
I think if someone wants to replace it, they should pay for it. Go talk with the neighbor and tell them you would like to put up a new fence and you just wanted to get with them first to see if its okay (just a curtesy). If they are willing to pay they will offer.. If not, frick em.. Its your fence.
no frickin way should you curtsy just for a damn fence. have some frickin pride and just pay for it man.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 5:48 pm to Alt26
Ive always wondered how I can determine whose fence it actually is. If it's mine and can be proven then I have the right to tear it down correct? Assuming they wouldn't want to help pay for new boards.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 5:57 pm to Alt26
Do your neighbors have the rest of their yards fenced in? If so, sure. If not, only you should pay.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 9:49 pm to Alt26
I had a neighbor come over tonight and say they were gonna replace our shared fence. Was that you baw?
Posted on 12/2/19 at 9:57 pm to Alt26
Sounds very reasonable to me and id gladly pay half, regardless of which side the boards faced
Posted on 12/2/19 at 11:05 pm to PrivatePublic
quote:I think this is the right answer. If the fence is within your property, it is your fence and you will have to pay to replace.
Whoever the boards face pays.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 11:14 pm to Alt26
If you're a Lake Charles baller, here's what you do.
Step 1: get a rickety metal fence.
Step 2: send this letter to your neighbor:
Step 1: get a rickety metal fence.
Step 2: send this letter to your neighbor:
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:50 am to OweO
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I think if someone wants to replace it, they should pay for it.
So the cheapest frick, to the point of having a falling apart fence, wins?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 5:11 am to 777Tiger
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just keep this in mind at the neighborhood Christmas party when their wives have a little too much to drink
Pics of drunk wife?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 5:38 am to Chicken
Typically board facing side pays, although I wouldn't consider it unacceptable to ask. If they aren't interested no harm no foul replace it yourself as your funds allow.
You could also do a shadowbox fence where boards alternate sides.
Having built fence for a while when younger I have seen neighbors go in to put up a fence. It's not that rare.
You could also do a shadowbox fence where boards alternate sides.
Having built fence for a while when younger I have seen neighbors go in to put up a fence. It's not that rare.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 5:41 am to Chad504boy
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go in halfsies with them invisible fences. they are all the rage these days.
If invisible fences only worked on criminals.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 5:46 am to Alt26
My neighbors had chain link, so I just built my wooden next to their fence.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 6:27 am to Alt26
It's reasonable to ask.
But it's just as reasonable for them to say "no thanks."
Don't ask if you're not willing to accept that answer peacefully.
But it's just as reasonable for them to say "no thanks."
Don't ask if you're not willing to accept that answer peacefully.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:19 pm to TeddyPadillac
I guess I failed to mention, the biggest issue is all the seems line up.
So the 2x4s are bowing.
The two I built I used 12' studs with 6' spacing of posts.
So the 2x4s are bowing.
The two I built I used 12' studs with 6' spacing of posts.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:22 pm to Alt26
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Is it reasonable to ask neighbors to share the costs for a new fence?
Sure it's okay. I will just tell you that I currently don't have the money to help replace the fence at this time. Thanks for asking me though.
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