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Woman sparks fierce debate after asking neighbours to pay for broken fence
A YOUNG homeowner has sparked a fierce debate after trying to get her new neighbour to pay for their fence. Bekah, from Manchester, and her partner, …
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Garden Fence Fiasco: Couple Debates Billing Neighbors After DIY Renovation
Couple's Garden Renovation Sparks Neighborly Dispute Over Fence Costs A recent home renovation project in the United Kingdom has brought to light a common neighborly dilemma: sharing the cost and effort of boundary fences. A couple, known online as "renovationstyled," documented their extensive garden transformation, which included installing new fence panels to replace a dilapidated boundary. The project, undertaken in preparation for a housewarming party, was complicated by the state of their adjacent neighbor's garden, described as "hoarding" and heavily overgrown. The couple explained that the original fence panels were absent when they moved in, and the neighbors had made no effort to clear their side of the boundary, which was filled with debris, including a bicycle chain that obstructed the fence installation. "It took us longer to clear it out than it did actually to put the fence panels in," the homeowner stated in her video. Mid-project, the neighbors reportedly offered to help clear some shrubbery but then "disappeared," leaving the couple to manage the bulk of the work. This incident, coupled with the neighbors owning an "expensive car," has led the couple to consider asking them to contribute financially to the new fence. The homeowner remarked, "I'm thinking I'm going to [ask them to pay half]. They've got a really expensive car, and I just think it's a little bit cheeky." The situation has sparked a debate online, with many commenters weighing in on the etiquette of sharing fence costs. Opinions are divided, with some asserting that the person who initiates the project should bear the full cost, especially if not agreed upon beforehand, while others suggest a shared responsibility. The couple plans to replace additional rotten panels and has promised further updates on their renovation journey.
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Woman sparks fierce debate after asking neighbours to pay for broken fence
A YOUNG homeowner has sparked a fierce debate after trying to get her new neighbour to pay for their fence. Bekah, from Manchester, and her partner, …
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Woman sparks fierce debate after asking neighbours to pay for broken fence
A YOUNG homeowner has sparked a fierce debate after trying to get her new neighbour to pay for their fence. Bekah, from Manchester, and her partner, …
