How to find out who owns a fence

There's a fence between our garden and next doors that is falling apart. Neither of us is sure who owns it. How do we find out before one of us pays to replace it?

Asked by Carol on 7th Jun 2026
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"You'll need to check your title deeds and title plan.

To the left or right side isn't true, it comes down to who's land it is on."
Answered on 7th Jun 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"If it’s the back garden as you look out of your back door your responsible for the left hand side of the fence"
Answered on 7th Jun 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 - report
"Ownership should be on property deeds hope this helps you"
Answered on 7th Jun 2026 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
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