Which side of the fence do you own?

There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property.

Which side of the fence is mine UK?

There is no general rule about whether you are responsible for the boundary fence on the left or right or rear of the property. If your property is registered at the Land Registry you can obtain what is called an ‘office copy’ comprising a title plan and register details.

Do I have to give Neighbour good side of 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.

What are the two sides of a fence called?

The finished side of a fence is often called the “face” while the unfinished side is called the “back.” Regardless of whether you paint it or dress it up, the back of the fence is the one that contains the horizontal fence supports (also called stringers) and the in-ground fence posts.

Which side of the fence do I own?

The answer: Fence ownership is determined by where your fence lays on the property line. If your fence is right on the property line between your neighbor’s property and your property, neither you nor your neighbor owns a side; it’s a shared fence and a shared responsibility.

Which side of fence goes to the neighbors side?

As a general rule of thumb, the “pretty” side of the fence faces outward. The side with the rails and posts will be visible inside your yard, and the smooth side will face your neighbors, the street or the alley. There are several reasons for this: If your fence faces a street, it will look much better with the smooth side out.

Which way should fence face?

There are several reasons for this: If your fence faces a street, it will look much better with the smooth side out. Putting the rails on the outside of the fence would make it easy for people to climb up and over. Giving your neighbors the pretty side of the fence is considered good etiquette. Gate latches are easier to install on the railed side of the fence.

What is a backyard fence?

One of the most common reasons to fence a backyard is to create privacy. A tall solid fence like this one will separate your outdoor spaces from your neighbors. Typically a privacy fence cannot extend past six feet in height, check your local building codes to be sure. Privacy fences are usually built with wood,…