graememk
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 01:55 PM |
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blown over fence
2 years ago i had an argument with the guy from next door as to who ownes the fence, it went to a solicitor and we did it all legal and he wanted it
so i let him have it, i wasnt really to fussed to be honest. the argument only started as i stained myside and he kicked off as he thought it was
his.
the thing is a dont really like him to much either, eg as soon as the mk comes out the garage hes at the door ready to start moaning about noise
anyway how funny is this its all blown over and he came around this morning to see if i was willing to pay half to replace it, so i reminded me that
it was all legal and that it was his at his request lol
what do you think should i pay half ? 10m of proper fencing not pannels
[Edited on 18/1/07 by graememk]
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iank
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 01:59 PM |
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depends if you want a good job done and/or care about having a fence.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Humbug
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 01:59 PM |
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Tough titty for him, I reckon. I would just tell him with a straight face, then go inside and have a good snigger
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:07 PM |
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I would go halfs to keep the peace, if needed. I would first test the water to see If he intends to pay to replace the whole thing first mind...
Dan
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ned
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:09 PM |
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If you went to all that hassle legally then let him pay for it. If he does a rubbish job or doesn't bother put your own up on your side of the
boundry.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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balidey
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:11 PM |
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Tell him to get stuffed and hope he doesnt.....
wait for it......
Take offence 
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graememk
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:13 PM |
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hey "balidey" you dont live next door to me do you ?
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:16 PM |
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tell him to run and jump !
or you could just pay up 
are you a man or a mouse
but if i was proven (or couldbe proven) that the fence was his let him pay !
if it was my neighbours i would tell one of them where to get off !if you know what i mean !
[Edited on 18/1/07 by ch1ll1]
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BenB
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:22 PM |
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It all depends on the reason for the initial argument!!
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balidey
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 02:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
hey "balidey" you dont live next door to me do you ?
If thats you in the Avatar then no.
I am in Spalding though, and a friend of mine (Paradoxia0) on here is currently building a Luego Viento also in Spalding, and I am sure you know
Big_Wasa (he's about 500 yards from me). I am yet to make a start on my Locost / Tiger.... one day, hopefully soon.
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macnab
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 03:04 PM |
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pine tree's...
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Mr Clive
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 03:27 PM |
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Personally I would tell him to shove it, then release the hounds.
He went to all that trouble to prove ownership of the fence because you put some preservative on it.
He now owns te fence, he is now responsible for it but has come crawling back now its time to pay up.
He shouldnt get away with it.
[Edited on 18/1/07 by Mr Clive]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 03:29 PM |
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Did it blow over onto your side and damage any plants etc?
Id be tempted to pay half as long as you get chance to clear the air with him and set the record straight ref noise etc (ie he keeps himself to
himself etc).
Good fencing doesnt have to be expensive if you know where to get the bits from. I would offer to do it if he paid for materials, ie you buy the bits
after he has coughed up based on your estimate and then you make something out of it whilst he thinks he has only paid half.
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02GF74
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 03:48 PM |
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buy him a ticket to a Romanian hospital 
Depends on who's ence it is. Who does the fence on the other side belong to?
Usually one side "belongs" or rather is maintained by one neighbour, usaully by agreement. If he wnet to courts to be legal owner of the
fence, then tough.
... but it may be worth having a discussion in case he ut up one that is 20 ft tall - does it block off the sun & are you bothered about what gets
erected?
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cct7kitcars
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 04:01 PM |
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we have just had our big sign blow down onto a main road just spend 2 hours cleaning the mess up
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, Chardonnay in one hand, Tequila in the other, body bearing battle scars and totally worn out, screaming- WOO HOO!! What a Ride!
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Aboardman
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 04:07 PM |
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quote:
... but it may be worth having a discussion in case he ut up one that is 20 ft tall - does it block off the sun & are you bothered about what gets
erected?
any fence more than 2m tall requires planning permission
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1011888237213.html
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James
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 04:31 PM |
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I might partly base my decision on how much it would cost.
I wouldn't be rude about it... it never helps.
But after deliberately going out of his way to claim ownership I would personally let him pay for it. Isn't that why he wanted responsibility
for it after all!
Out of interest, is it technically wrong to paint/preservative you own side of a fence you don't own?
If it is wrong but he was so petty about it.... I'd let him pay!
And next storm encourage it with a boot!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Hellfire
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 05:16 PM |
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It's a tricky one indeed.
If you want to try to be friends then make an offer if not then don't.
As you went about things legally - technically the fence and maintainance is his responsibility, you have no right to even touch, mount hooks, hang
plants on the fence.
Personally I'd try to bury the hatchet and make a token gesture of paying for part of the fence. You may need his patience when the 7 is mobile.
He may even fancy a go in it! You never know...
For certain he will have to ask your permission for access to preserve your side of his fence.
Steve
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stevec
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 05:20 PM |
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Anyone who is willing to go to court to fight over a fence will NEVER be your friend,
Blow him out.
Steve.
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Peteff
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 05:21 PM |
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Not relevant but quite funny.
My cousin had a fence put up with concrete posts and slot in wood panels. Next morning all the panels were gone, they also slot out .
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 05:29 PM |
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Stay calm and friendly
Its his fence. He took legal action to prove his claim.
I wouldnt pay a bloke who made me take up paying a solicitor to sort it out.
It should have been marked on the Deeds whose boundaries are maintinaed by whom.
Its legally his fence, and therefore his responsibility.
It would be an insurance job in my mind. as long as he is covered for that.
Above ALL... stay Mr nice & friendly and above all CALM.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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graememk
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 05:52 PM |
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it is (was) my fence on the deeds but he kicked up such a fuss about it i said he could have it as i couldnt really give a toss.
the guys a bit of a fruit to be honest. i might pop around tonight and have a go at home as its crushed my plants lol. just to add a bit more fuel to
the fire lol
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coozer
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 06:16 PM |
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Build a brick wall just inside your property but don't point his side up. If he winges then give him a Glaswegian kiss
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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spaximus
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 07:07 PM |
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Offer tp pay half and get it in writing that you have made a good will gesture to him. If he kicks off ever again about anything, like your car making
a noise, you will be able to show how reasonable a man you are as after all the legal case cost you you still did the neighbourly thing over the
fence. That sort of ammunition in hand is priceless should something re ignite his anger.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 07:35 PM |
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Paying half with a decent neighbour is fine.
He isn't one.
Tell him to get stuffed and also tell him you are going to claim for your damaged plants and a landscape gardener to do the work!
Ain't payback a bitch?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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