One of the most common of these issues is damage to fences which can be as bad as the structure being blown away altogether.
When it comes to repairing fences, one issue plaguing those in residential areas is who is responsible.
Who is responsible for repairing a garden fence after a storm in the UK?
According to the solicitors over at BP Collins, a “common misconception” is that “everyone owns the boundary to the left of the property.”
Discussing which fence people are responsible for in the UK, the firm said: “In fact, there is no general rule to dictate which boundary is owned by a property owner.
“The legal position is that you are only obligated to maintain a boundary structure where the deeds to the property show a repair or maintenance covenant to that effect.”
How can I tell if a fence is mine?
Revealing how homeowners can tell if a fence is theirs during a dispute, the solicitors said: “When looking at the title plan to the property, if it has a ‘T’ mark on your side of the boundary, you will be responsible for its maintenance.
“If the case is that two ‘T’ marks are connected, forming an ‘H’ mark, there will be a joint maintenance responsibility between you and the neighbour.”
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What if the property deeds don’t say who owns the fence?
If the property deeds don’t specify who owns a fence, the best way forward is to discuss this with your neighbour and come to an agreement.
It is advised that you have a solicitor to ensure the agreement is official as they can draw it up and have it registered with the Land Registry or Registers of Scotland.
