Can a neighbor attach his fence to mine?

If the attachment is on his/her side of the fence, then yes your neighbor may attach something, as long as that something does not damage your side of the fence. Commonly, fences are built along property lines. On one side of the fence is your property, while the other side is on your neighbor’s property.

Can I build a fence next to my neighbors fence?

You best option is to ask them to join your new fence to it and get a simple contract to protect yourself. Either that or put up all four sides in your property. You may also need to get a permit or permission from city/municipal/HOA depending on your location.

How high can my Neighbours fence be?

The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit. This simple law has a few complications to it.

Who gets good side of 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.

Can you put trellis on top of a 6ft fence?

Can you add trellis to your fence to give yourself extra privacy? That depends. There is no legal difference between trellis and fencing. So – in theory – the height of your trellis must be no more than 2 metres.

Can I raise my fence height?

You can’t erect a garden fence higher than 2 metres unless you have planning permission. This is a general rule and it may vary across local councils. The regulation applies even when the land is steep.

Do you have to give your neighbors the good side of the fence?

If you’re the courteous type and enjoy getting along with your neighbours, you might decide to give them the smooth side, but this is far from being an established convention and there’s absolutely no obligation to do so.

Can I remove my Neighbor’s fence without their permission?

If the existing fence is on the neighbor’s property, you can not remove it without their approval. You can however, build a fence on your property right behind it if your neighbors are not on board with replacing the fence.

Why won’t my Neighbors paint their fence?

They may also simply not want you to paint their fence. If you’re looking at a fence that can’t be improved with a coat of paint, planting a hedgerow or other shrubbery is a good way to soften your yard’s appearance, hide your neighbor’s fence, and give you some privacy. Your neighbor may also be open to turning it into a living fence.

How do you approach your neighbors about replacing a fence?

When approaching your neighbors about replacing the fence, their immediate concern is going to be the cost. Let them know from the beginning if you plan to pay for it yourself or if you want to share the cost. Even if you plan to cover the cost yourself, your neighbors will probably still have other concerns about the project.

Can you take down a fence on your property?

The person whose property the fence is on, owns the fence. You can not take down someone else’s fence, but you can install a fence directly behind it on your property Communicate with your neighbor throughout the process. You will need their cooperation, especially if they have dogs