How can you tell if a fence belongs to you or your neighbor?

The best way to determine whether a fence is yours or not is by examining where it falls on the property line. If the fence is placed on your side of the property line between your house and your neighbor’s, the fence is yours.

Which neighbor gets the good side of the fence?

Face the finished side of the fence toward your neighbor The finished side should face toward your neighbor. Not only is this more polite, but it’s the standard. Your property will look a lot nicer with the “good” side facing the outside world. Otherwise, your fence will look like it was installed backward.

What type of fence looks best?

Cedar. Cedar, the king of backyard privacy fencing, is known for its long-lasting good looks—tight grain, fewer knots, and a desirable red hue—and its promise never to warp or shrink.

What is the Good Neighbor Law?

Section 841 of the Civil Code — also known as the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013 — states: The statute requires a landowner desiring to replace, repair, or install a fence on the property line with another landowner to send that neighbor a 30-day notice of that intent, asking for their participation cost-wise.

How do I know which boundary fence is mine?

The legal document may explicitly state which homeowner is responsible for a said boundary fence – the left one or the right one. If there’s no such written arrangement, you can refer to the Land Registry plan and look for the symbol ‘T’.

What side of the fence am I responsible for?

The owner of the fence is usually responsible for maintaining the fence. However, this is not always the case. The owner may wish to have the side without the posts – the best side – facing their garden and erect the fence and the posts entirely within their own garden.

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.

Can I paint my side of my Neighbours fence?

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.