It’s that time of year when better weather and longer days see us venturing back into our outdoor spaces. The recent storms may have damaged your boundary walls and fencing. But who is responsible for their maintenance?

Most property deeds won’t provide you with an answer, so your lawyer won’t know. Even if your title document shows this information, neighbours may have come to a separate agreement over time, replacing the original boundary feature, and ownership has changed. Your first port of call when faced with a boundary question should always be to have a polite chat with your neighbours and aim to come to an acceptable agreement to all parties.

For more information on boundaries and how to resolve boundary issues, H.M. Land Registry has provided a helpful blog article on the subject Drawing the line on boundaries - HM Land Registry (blog.gov.uk)

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