Who pays for garden fence damage in UK storms

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:30 · Archive

As Storms Austen and Boelo approach, homeowners should check their property deeds to establish who is responsible for repairing damaged fences.

Storms Austen and Boelo are expected to bring strong winds to the UK, putting garden fences and other property features at risk of damage. Homeowners are being advised to check who is responsible for any storm damage to fences before the weather arrives.

Responsibility for repairing a storm-damaged garden fence in the UK typically belongs to the owner of the fence. However, fence disputes often arise after storms, and many homeowners are unclear about which boundaries they are responsible for maintaining.

Solicitors at BP Collins have highlighted a common misconception that everyone owns the boundary to the left of their property. In fact, there is no general rule dictating which boundary is owned by a property owner.

According to the legal position explained by BP Collins, homeowners are only obligated to maintain a boundary structure where the deeds to the property show a repair or maintenance covenant. This makes checking property documentation essential for establishing liability.

To determine whether a fence is theirs, homeowners should examine the title plan to their property. If there is a 'T' mark on their side of the boundary, they will be responsible for the fence's maintenance and any repairs needed following storm damage.

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Who pays for a broken fence after a storm? What homeowners need to knowStorm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?Romsey Advertiser · 23 Oct, 16:13
Who pays for a broken fence after a storm? What homeowners need to knowStorm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?Basingstoke Gazette · 23 Oct, 16:13
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