I have a neighbor that will not help me rebuilt a fence that is in terrible disrepair.?

Question

This is a neighbor fence that we are both responsible for. I would take care of it all myself but the neighbor has 10 years growth of ivy that would need to be cut away before anyone could built anything. I don't think I could legally have someone go into their yard and cut down the ivy in their yard. I have been asking for 6 years, I am a senior and the price would be hard to pay but it needs to be done. To complicate things the neighbor has moved and their renters refuse to give me number or address of my neighbor's new location because they are afraid their landlord would come back on them.

Answer 1

Talk to your city/county housing inspector on this matter and he/she will advise you.

Answer 2

Use Spray Doc...Poor in bleach mixed with water.  Kills the ivy cheaply.  I had the same problem with ivy...works like a charm.  Just make sure You don't do it on a windy day..and You're wise enough to know To wear a mask.  Peace.

Answer 3

consider putting a fence on your fence line only.  contact your insurance company about the cost.  the owner's contact info is public record.  check with the county stats.

Answer 4

Stop arguing with the neighbors.  They are not going to be of help to you.

Go to your City's Inspection Department and talk to an inspector.  They will tell you what needs to be done.

If it were me, I'd put up a new solid fence on my side.  Be SURE to find out your property line and build it inside the line.

Answer 5

You can go to county records and find out the name and address of the property owner.

Why do you say you are both responsible for it?  A fence is usually on one property or the other.

Answer 6

You should go for the higher authority. If you live in a home owner's association, you could ask them to do something about it. If the association tells the landlord to fix and and give a time limit and consequence, it might work, but I don't know of any legal laws and codes about that though. I Hope you get it fixed!

Answer 7

Triox will take care of the ivy.

Answer 8

I would agree that this fence is either on your property or theirs.  There may have once been a verbal agreement for shared responsibility, but that obviously is no longer the case.  Find out whose property this fence sits on, then either replace it or build a new one right next to it.

Answer 9

Go to your local building department, and you can tell the person there. They will get in contact with him and even fine him for neglect of his property! It's the only way he will be liable for the damages, plus fined! Best of luck!