Boundaries and fences

[mewtwo]

We wanted to put up a fence on a boundary that wasn't ours and the neighbour didn't want to so we put it on our side of the boundary - the original lower wire fence is still there. Now the neightbour has attached several plants to their side of our fence - surely they can't do this as it is on our side of the boundary, can they? Also do we need to tell them when we want to remove the panels to paint them - we don't need to go on their side to do this.

[oldwoman]

You"ll have the nice side and they"ll be looking at the posts and spars wont they, of course they want to put plants on.Do the decent thing and tell them if you paint so they can remove them.

[RATTER15]

So you get on well with your neighbours then lol

[themas]

If the fence is entirely on your property then the neighbour should not be attaching anything to it without your agreement. Just as with tree branches coming onto your property, you have the right to remove them, but should first ask the neighbour to do so & tell them you will if they don't.

However, I agree with the previous posts - what harm is it doing you?

[Upforit]

To add to your post, themas. You are perfectly correct. But might I add that the removed overhang are still the legal property of the person to whom the plant/shrub/tree belongs and should be returned to them. This is unlikely to be an issue if you ask and are granted permission (merely a politeness in the interests of good community relations) to cut the overhang back. However, if you are asked not to remove the overhang or do it without asking and do not return the removed branches then you could be a charged with theft. The criteria is the returning of the branches, not granting or asking permission. Just one of the strange anomalies of our wonderful legal system!

[homer75]

They have no right to attach anything to your fence. It means when you want to remove the panels for painting they will be covered with the neighbours climbing plants ( I presume that's what they are attaching ). You can remove the panels for maintenance anytime you wish. You can also treat the area of ground up to the original boundary wire with strong weedkiller.

[Sooper]

If you are in any doubt then its not a bad idea to speak to the Land Registry who can give you loads of free advice etc or you can visit on of the many offices up and down the country.
There is a link below
http://www.landreg.gov.uk/regional/offices/