Can Neighbour lean things on my fence?

If the fence is solely on your property and the neighbor is leaning heavy things on your fence, the answer to your question is easy. No, the neighbor cannot do this.
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Can I attach things to my side of the 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 lean things against my fence UK?

The simple answer is: yes, as long as you receive their express permission. Without your neighbour's permission, hanging plants, painting, or leaning something against their fence that causes damage can land you in trouble. In fact, you could be charged for criminal damage.
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Can my neighbor build a fence next to my fence?

Yes. Yes, you can build next to your neighbour's fence. As long as you're inside your property line you're fine.
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Can a Neighbour paint my fence 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 my Neighbour grow ivy on my fence?

ANSWER: The ivy will belong to the neighbour as its roots appear to come from the neighbouring property. If the end-terrace wall is structurally sound, then the ivy is unlikely to cause damage as generally ivy roots are not strong enough to penetrate a structurally sound wall.
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Can my Neighbour grow plants up my fence?

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. Similarly, they may not grow trailing plants up it or any similar activity which may cause it damage.
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How close to property line can a fence be?

Check Rules and Regulations

Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!
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Can I build a fence inside my boundary?

If you want to put up a fence that separates your property from your neighbour's (a boundary fence), you normally need to build it on the boundary. You also need your neighbour's agreement, and you can expect to share the cost with them.
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How can I cover my Neighbours fence?

  1. Grow climbers up your fence.
  2. Paint your fence.
  3. Plant a hedge in front of your fence.
  4. Add hanging planters to your fence.
  5. Plant a border.
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Can my Neighbour lean things against my wall?

Any direct or indirect interference with the possession of land can amount to a legal trespass. However, you do not physically have to walk or drive on land to become a trespasser, it is enough for you do something that interferes with the owner's possession of his property.
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What is the 7 year boundary rule?

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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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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Can a Neighbour come into my garden?

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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What is the law regarding garden fences?

If the fence belongs to your neighbour, even if it's only 'your side', garden fence protocol states you can't paint it without your neighbour's permission. Even though you have the best intentions and you're trying to make it look smarter, without permission it could be classed as criminal damage.
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Can I put trellis on my Neighbours fence UK?

2 Answers from MyBuilder Fencers. Your neighbour has no right to touch your fence, never mind fixing trellis to it. A solicitors letter will do the trick but if you are good neighbours, a quiet word should be sufficient.
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Can I paint my side of my Neighbours fence?

This may sound surprising, and even ridiculous, but legally, you're not allowed to touch the other side of the fence if it belongs to your neighbour. You cannot paint it for them, because they did not give you express permission to do so.
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Can I put a gate in my boundary fence?

You will need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate where: it would be over 1 metre high and fronting a road used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a road) or over 2 metres high elsewhere.
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Can my Neighbour remove my fence to build an extension?

4 Answers from MyBuilder Extension Builders

The Neighbour should have issued you a notice informing of the construction work going on. They should also have had the courtesy to discuss removing the fence with you in person, despite whether they own the fence. They should have asked for permission to work on your land!
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How can you tell 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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How do you determine property lines?

Find your property line by visiting your local county recorder or assessor's office. You can access public maps of your street and locate your boundaries. Many counties also let you access property lines online. If your property is on platted land, you may be able to access the plat maps online.
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Can a Neighbour throwing cuttings over fence?

IIRC they can cut any overhanging on their property but they have to offer you the branches back. Not the same as lobbing them over your fence.
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Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other's respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property's boundaries. However, you're only allowed to trim the growth on your property.
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Can my Neighbour cut my hedge without my permission?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don't like the way it looks, it's up to you whether you do the work.
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