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Do I have to pay half the cost for my neighbours fence?

April 26, 2017COST fence Half neighbour pay

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Do I have to pay half the cost for my neighbours fence?

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Unfortunately the law is very clear (Fences Act 1968). If your neighbour wants to build a fence you MUST pay half the cost of a standard fence. If you refuse to co-operate a Magistrate can issue a Fencing Order against you which you must follow.