Sorry, it might be a long but dont want to dripfeed!
Earlier this year we replaced 15 out of the 20 fence panels and posts between the back of our house and the side of the neighbours (all in one straight line). Technically, only about 7 of the panels are directly out the back of us, the rest are out the back of the neighbours, kind of diagonal between us and them, but for the sake of a good fence/relations etc, we shelled out for the whole lot. It is a beautiful fence, job very well done, and not cheap. They didnt feel able to contribute anything, as they were having some decorating done, and they dont think its their responsibility anyway.
In the recent storms, the remaining 5 panels have come down. These are to the right of the back of our house, so technically not to the back of us at all, it's more diagonal, as it is to their house. As a result, their dog can and does get into our garden, but our dog not into theirs (ours doesnt wander, theirs does; also on our pile of the fence there is a big pile of wood which deters my dog. FWIW, the wood is from two trees in our garden which we said they could have cut down if they wanted - I'd have preferred the trees, but it was taking their light, they didnt like the falling leaves etc). If I'm in, it's not a problem, because our gate will be closed and therefore their dog cannot escape. If I'm out though, the gate will be open so their dog could get onto the road.
Mrs Neighbour has been round to ask when we will renew the fence. I have said that we wont be renewing it any time soon as we cant afford it, however we will do out best to bodge something together as and when DH is not working 6 days a week and its not raining/blowing a gale on his day off. She said her DH doesnt think this is good enough, because a) the gap in the fence is unsightly and b) they are bored of looking out of their window to make sure their dog is still in their garden.
So, AIBU to think their dog is their responsibility? that in the meantime they could put some chicken wire or something up to retain their dog?
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boschy · 08/11/2013 14:47
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