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My neighbour has replaced his fence but has caused damage to

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my neighbour has replaced his fence but has caused damage to my plants.
JA: What are you located? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: london borough of bexley
JA: Has anything been filed or reported?
Customer: no this is just a general enquiry. There was a honeysuckle attached to it but I had a previous owners permission. This has now fallen down and taken some rose bushes with it
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The fence was erected by a previous owner of my neighbours house over 20 years ago. The present owner got quotes and started the work. It then transpired that a wall needed replacing. They asked to replace it with a fence. When we pointed out that it was a party wall they asked if we would pay half which we agreed to. They then decided that the fence was also jointly owned. I am away and it took some time to get a copy of our deeds which were not helpful. I suggested waiting until I got back but they didn't want to do that and said they would replace the fence at their own cost and were extremely angry.
UKSolicitorJA

Hello,

I am a solicitor.

Sorry t hear this. What do you wish to do now?

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Customer: replied 16 days ago.
what are the rules to me putting up my own fence
Customer: replied 16 days ago.
I'm overseas and can't do that

We do not need to have a call. You may put up a new fence on your side of the boundary. You may also seek damages from your neighbour in connection with the damage to your flowers/plants, or you may decide to let it go.

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Customer: replied 16 days ago.
Thank you. I hadn't thought of damages.

You are welcome.

All the best

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