Can I legally paint my side of Neighbours fence?

No, you can't paint someone else's fence without their permission. You can build your own fence alongside theirs so that your fence hides their fence.
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Can my Neighbour paint my fence on his side UK?

If your neighbour owns the wall or fence

You can't make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware. If they don't repair it, you can report a dangerous wall or structure to your council on GOV.UK.
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Can I paint the other side of my fence?

Who can paint or otherwise alter a fence once it's up? Only the owner of the fence may make any changes to it, even where the other side of the fence is on neighbouring property. This means that if you erect a fence in your garden, your neighbour must ask for permission before painting or staining their side of it.
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Do you have to ask your Neighbours permission to paint fence?

In conclusion, it is important to make sure that you are getting permission before you start painting the other side of the fence even If you own the fence, you need to get permission from your neighbour beforehand. Generally speaking, most people aren't going to care, it's a free fence painted, so why not?
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Can you stain one side of a fence?

Generally, this is the best approach, but it is not cast in stone. In reality, if one side of the fence faces a neighbor and they choose not to stain or seal their side will discolor and yours won't, without this affecting the structural integrity of the structure.
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What Section of the Fence do I Own? Good Side or Bad Side?



Can my Neighbour nail things to my fence?

The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.
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Can my Neighbour paint the top of my fence?

The answer

Well, there's the legal answer and then there's the neighbourly answer. A fence on the property line is really in joint ownership. So you can paint your side whatever colour you want.
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Who owns the fence between two houses?

When looking at the plans, the ownership is indicated by a “T” marked on the plans on one side of a boundary. If the “T” is written on your side of the boundary, you're responsible for maintaining it. If there's an H (although actually it's two joined Ts) the boundary is the joint responsibility of both parties.
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Which side of the fence is my responsibility?

There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left-hand or right-hand side of your property. So forget any 'rules' you've heard previously that state otherwise – not everyone will own the left-hand side of their fence.
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Can Neighbour lean things on my fence?

It's simple: you can only do this if your neighbour says you can. If you lean something against or hang something on your neighbour's fence without permission and the extra burden on the panels causes damage to the fencing (which is very likely to happen sooner or later), you will have to pay for the repairs.
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What is the law regarding garden fences?

The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit.
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Who owns fence between Neighbours UK?

If you or your neighbour has assumed responsibility for the fence, they remain legally responsible for it. If it has been jointly maintained by you and your neighbour (or not as the case may be) it may be regarded as a party fence and you will both be responsible for it.
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Can I go on my neighbors property to maintain my fence?

The general rule is that to go onto someone else's property you need their permission, but there are exceptions that can be relied on where consent is proving tricky to obtain. A property disputes lawyer will explain the position in your case and guide you through the process of securing the access you need.
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How do you know who owns a fence?

Typically, you can guess who owns a fence by seeing where the rails are, with the fence typically facing away from their property so that their neighbour gets the 'good' side of the fence. This is the most secure way of facing fencing so there are no rails for anyone to use to climb into your garden.
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Can I put a fence up next to my Neighbours fence?

Yes. Yes, you can build next to your neighbour's fence. As long as you're inside your property line you're fine. One consideration: your posts might have to be staggered relative to the fence posts of the existing fence.
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Do you have to give your Neighbour the good side of the fence?

If you're the courteous type and enjoy getting along with your neighbours, it would be generous to show the smooth side of the fence towards them, but this is far from being an established convention and there's absolutely no obligation to do so if you don't want to.
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What is the 7 year boundary rule UK?

Some believe that there is a 7-year limit on adverse possession, meaning that a squatter can take ownership of land after they have been using that land without the owner's permission for a certain amount of time.
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Can I enter my Neighbours garden to maintain my property?

Entering your neighbour's property without their permission is trespassing, and so you must obtain their consent before trying to gain access. The most sensible first step in this situation is therefore to speak to your neighbour and try to obtain their consent.
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Can a Neighbour enter my garden without permission?

Generally speaking, your neighbour should not go onto your land without your permission. There are some situations where they may be able to access your land in order to complete repairs to their property, and their right to do this may be set out in the title deeds for the home.
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Can I refuse my Neighbour access to my property?

Generally, if you go onto your neighbour's land without their permission, you are trespassing. However, if you need to repair your home and to do so need access via your neighbour's land, you may go onto your neighbour's land without getting their permission.
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Is the left side fence mine?

Which fence belongs to my property? There is a common belief that households are responsible for the fence to the left of their home. This isn't true. Either fence may belong to a property, and the simplest way to ascertain which belongs to a specific property is to check the deeds.
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Which side of fence is mine UK Council?

The furthest edge of the fence makes up the boundary to the property. To figure out which fence is yours, look at where the frames of the fence are. Those who installed the fence should have erected it facing away from the property who owns it, so that their neighbour gets the "good" side of the fence.
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Who owns fence at back of garden?

The back of the fence – the side where the posts are visible – faces the owner. The owner of the fence is usually responsible for maintaining the fence.
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Do I have a right to privacy in my garden?

The good news is, you don't necessarily have to put up with it – you do have a right to your privacy. If all else fails, your local authority should be able to help. The same goes for security cameras – they should only film within the confines of your garden or public space.
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Can I plant a hedge next to my Neighbours fence?

You do not usually need to obtain permission to plant a hedge in your garden if it is solely within your property's boundary. However, you do need to obtain permission from your next door neighbour if you're considering planting a hedge to separate the adjoining properties right on the boundary line.
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