Who owns each side of a fence?

When looking at the plans, the ownership is indicated by a “T” marked on the plans on one side of a boundary. If the “T” is written on your side of the boundary, you’re responsible for maintaining it. If there’s an H (although actually it’s two joined Ts) the boundary is the joint responsibility of both parties.

Do you own the fence on the left side of your property?

It is also a common misconception that a property owner owns the boundary on the left hand side of their property (as you look at it from the street). Again, this is not necessarily the case. Do I have any rights in relation to my neighbour’s fence?

How do you find out who owns a fence between two houses?

The most convenient way to uncover who owns the fence between two neighbouring houses and the legal owner of the barrier is with a transfer, title plan, or conveyance deed. If you can’t locate it in writing, look for the T-mark on these documents, which if positioned on your side of the fence, indicates right of possession.

Who is legally responsible for a boundary fence?

However, whilst it is customary to construct a fence in such manner the position of the fence posts do not dictate who is legally responsible for the fence. It is also a common misconception that a property owner owns the boundary on the left hand side of their property (as you look at it from the street).

Can a property owner claim adverse possession of a fence line?

Second, the legal elements of adverse possession will not be present if it can be shown that a fence was not installed on the property line but was allowed to remain in place as a matter of “neighborly accommodation” between landowners.

How do you tell who owns a fence?

Determine ownership by occupancy if the fence lies between or directly on the property line. Whoever uses the land up to the fence is considered the owner. If you have grass and mow the area directly up against the fence but your neighbor allows the weeds to grow on his/her side, then you own the fence by occupancy.

How close can I put a fence to my property line?

Your jurisdiction may have laws about how far back a fence needs to be set on your property, which is typically 2, 4, 6 or 8 inches from the property line. Other areas will allow you to go right up to the property line.

Who owns a shared fence?

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 responsibility. If the fence falls to one side of the property line, it is wholly owned by the property owner whose side it’s on, according to Texas fencing laws.

Who owns the fence between neighbors?

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. If the fence falls to one side of the property line, it is wholly owned by the property owner whose side it’s on.