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EXPERTS HAVE TOLD HOW IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WORKING OUT WHICH IS THE FENCE'S "GOOD" SIDE. 15:07, 31 May 2025 During the winter months severe winds can wreak havoc on your
garden, especially your fences and when it comes to spring it's time to get them ship shape. When fences blow down or break, it's the owners' responsibility to repair them,
however this often causes tension when ownership of the fence is disputed. If the broken fence divides two properties, then it might be the decent thing for neighbours to divide the repair
costs equally, but occasionally some pass the buck and don't claim any responsibility. This in turn creates drama and, sometimes even, legal problems. To prevent any issues or disputes,
gardening experts propose a simple method to identify fence ownership. Jacksons Fencing said a person can work out who owns a fence by checking where the "good" side of the fence
or where the railings appear. They explained: "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." They added that the reason behind this is to ensure security", saying: This is the most secure way of facing fencing
so there are no rails for anyone to use to climb into your garden. "This is then repeated with the neighbour on the other side to ensure that each home has both a 'good' and
'bad' fence side." However, Jacksons Fencing team do say that guessing about fence ownership based on its position isn't infallible. To conclusively establish ownership,
consultation of the Title Plan or Land Registry must be made - an owner of a boundary is indicated by a 'T' symbol. If you spot 'T' marks forming an 'H' shape
on both sides of your boundary, it's a heads-up that you've got a shared "party wall", and both neighbours are on the hook for its upkeep. When there's a question
mark over who owns what, property pros suggest a peek at the Land Registry to set the record straight yes, even if you're renting. JOIN THE DAILY RECORD WHATSAPP COMMUNITY! Get the
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choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Jacksons Fencing has weighed in: "Frustratingly, there is no way to make your neighbour repair their
fence, even if it is rotting and making your garden look unsightly. "You can look to hire a disputes expert but this will go down as an official dispute and will have to be declared
when selling your house. The only way to get around this would be to install your own fence within your boundary right next to it." Article continues below When it comes to garden
fences, there are certain rules that households must follow, as failing to do so could result in fines. Experts previously explained how installing a fence to a certain height could mean
being slapped with a staggering £20,000 fine. If you're looking to make your garden to appear bigger, painting your fence certain colours can help make an outdoor space look more
spacious.