Neighbour painted my fence panel on his side - is it worth it?

sanaxe1 · 10 Oct 2007 at 21:55

Off with his head!

Foghorn Leghorn · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:03

Bry said:
The other neighbour was pruning some ivory at the top of the broder betwene our hoses (the ivory was really completly on their side) and accidentally cut a bit of our phone wire. he immediately came and apologised and offered to pay for it.

You have elephants in your garden?

Fog

LoadsaMoney · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:16

Why have you got to get a stiffy if you purchase it. :confused:

Von Luck · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:18

Bit of a dummy spitting overreaction IMO. Go and talk to the bloke.

If you insist on being petty, just paint your side green.

....and as for the 'stained fences = chav' comment....have a :rolleyes:

GarethDW · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:23

Sheesh, if it's such a big deal to you then just go speak to the guy and explain what's happened.

Legally it's your fence and he should have spoken to you before painting it, but it's not worth losing any sleep over. As already said, a bit of creosote seeping through is preferable to a full-blown neighbourly feud.

I really wish a bit of seepage on my fence was the worst thing I had to deal with.

Foghorn Leghorn · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:24

LoadsaMoney said:
Why have you got to get a stiffy if you purchase it.

Rofl!!

didn't spot that

Fog

Jambo · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:27

I would just watch for him in the garden and say "Hey Davie, cheers for paintin' my fence, look at the mess you've made of my side. Fancy fixing it?"

All with a smile on your face. I'm sure he probably doesn't know what has happened and will be happy to sort it. Unless he's a **** of course.

Dolph · 10 Oct 2007 at 22:38

Quick question, did you ask your neighbour about the colour/size etc of the fence you put up before you did so?

Also did you ensure the far side was correctly cared for?

Participant · 11 Oct 2007 at 09:50

Dolph said:
Quick question, did you ask your neighbour about the colour/size etc of the fence you put up before you did so?

Also did you ensure the far side was correctly cared for?

The fence was installed before I bought the house. Twice a year I remove the panels from the slots and treat both sides of the fence. Both sides were therefore cared for. However you're missing the fact that I have no obligation to keep his side looking nice, nor to ask him if he agrees with the "colour / size etc" of the fence panels. The fence lies on my land, and if he didn't like it's upkeep or styling he is perfectly entitled to erect his own fence.

Jambo - that sounds like a sensible option, thanks.

Dolph · 11 Oct 2007 at 09:54

Robbie G said:
The fence was installed before I bought the house. Twice a year I remove the panels from the slots and treat both sides of the fence. Both sides were therefore cared for. However you're missing the fact that I have no obligation to keep his side looking nice, nor to ask him if he agrees with the "colour / size etc" of the fence panels. The fence lies on my land, and if he didn't like it's upkeep or styling he is perfectly entitled to erect his own fence.

I see sleeping hasn't improved your attitude...

The fact that you believe the above attitude is acceptable (effectively sod him, I'll do what I want) demonstrates a high amount of selfishness in your viewpoint. Would you object if, for example, your neighbour planted a large number of 15ft tall trees that blocked all your light? They are all on his land after all...

Does the fact that it's on your property, in your opinion, negate any responsibility you have to be courteous to your neighbours or enquire if something you are doing is ok with them?

richieboy · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:01

Don't worry, i'm sure another hurricane will sort your problems*.

* In my opinion this isn't a problem.

PsiFox · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:14

If the "splodges" are a problem just get a belt sander and remove them.

Aloreth · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:33

Interesting question!

I would never consider taking legal action against the guy as it is far better to have a good relationship with your neighbours! Perhaps explain that youre not best pleased and ask him to be more careful next time - can you sand off the paint seepage? A picture would be nice.

As for the response on these forums I can only assume that the people calling you intolerant and selfish are the younger element that do not own their own house! A quick question – how much do you think a fence costs? Its not cheap I assure you!

Dolph · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:41

Aloreth said:
Interesting question!

I would never consider taking legal action against the guy as it is far better to have a good relationship with your neighbours! Perhaps explain that youre not best pleased and ask him to be more careful next time - can you sand off the paint seepage? A picture would be nice.

As for the response on these forums I can only assume that the people calling you intolerant and selfish are the younger element that do not own their own house! A quick question – how much do you think a fence costs? Its not cheap I assure you!

I own my own house, thanks. If a neighbour painted his side of the fence, it really wouldn't bother me. He has to see that side and I don't, so why should I make demands of him as to what colour it's been painted (which it seems is the OP's problem, rather than the seepage).

We have good relationships with our neighbours, we talk if we're planning on doing anything that might have an impact or effect on each other, something that is far more important than what is really a small amount of money, property or time. Such things really aren't the be all and end all.

Aloreth · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:48

I agree that if a neighbour paints his side of the fence its no big deal - if he does a bad job and the paint seeps through (I admit i dont know how bad it looks) then I would be annoyed. Its like if someone tramps mud through your carpet - its annoying!

NickR · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:49

Richdog said:
If it's natural wood with no artificial colouring/staining then a light sanding should remove areas where he's gone over.

a good power jet washer will easily remove colour stain 'bleed through' back to natural wood

- works for me

NickR · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:51

atpbx said:
He's painted his side of the fence, what difference does it make?
I've never has an issue with anybody painting their side of the fence whatever the hell colour they like and neither have my neighbours when I've done it to them.

Dolph said:
If a neighbour painted his side of the fence, it really wouldn't bother me. He has to see that side and I don't, so why should I make demands of him as to what colour it's been painted (which it seems is the OP's problem, rather than the seepage).

We have good relationships with our neighbours, we talk if we're planning on doing anything that might have an impact or effect on each other, something that is far more important than what is really a small amount of money, property or time. Such things really aren't the be all and end all.

share view above tbh

Andrew1978 · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:53

No offence but this is kind of pathetic, just go around and tell him it's your fence and that he's ruined the color on your side by painting it a different color and perhaps he could make it match (or fix your side), it is his garden. you have a 6ft tall fence that he has to look at and you paint whatever color you please and he's the inconsiderate one?

i just want to add, i can understand you being a bit mad after painting your fence and it being ruined by your neighbour but even thinking about taking it to court is a bit carp to be honest and you could do better by just talking to him about it.

4T5 · 11 Oct 2007 at 10:56

Robbie G said:
. Twice a year I remove the panels from the slots and treat both sides of the fence.

Just turn the Panels round so that you get the good coat & he gets the drips. Then stand watching him painting that side whilst drinking from a Can of Spec Brew laughing your **** off.

Or get a tin of paint & Do your side & Forget about it ( said in Relevant accent)

Lowe · 11 Oct 2007 at 11:00

To be honest I wouldn't have thought that slapping a layer of fence coating would have made a difference to the other side - not noticeably anyway. Over the summer I did our side of the neighbours fencing and it never crossed my mind that it would effect them in the slightest.

If it had, and they'd of mentioned it, then obviously I'd do my best to rectify the situation, but lets assume it did seep through and they didn't mention it, then tough! Seriously, if people don't grow a pair and talk to one another then what do they expect?

I despair, I really do!