Who’s responsible for this fence issue?

[9DK3]

I’m pretty sure I know the answer to this question and feel a bit silly asking it but just want to make sure as I’m new to all of this!
There is a fence that doesn’t run into our garden at all but our neighbour on the other side is asking us to fix it as it is broken and affecting her getting into her back garden.
Hope this all makes sense.
Thanks for any advice.

 

[mattylad]

Who's fence is it?
Can you provide a photo showing the fence and the wider area?
Which bit of fence on your deeds is it?

If it is not your fence then it is not your responsibility to repair, also there is no legal requirement for you to provide a fence, however if it IS your fence and it's fallen onto your neighbours property preventing access then you will be responsible for removing the obstruction - however that's all, you do not have to repair it.
You can in fact remove all the fence panels as you are not required to have a fence.

Unless:
You have dogs that you let out into the garden, you are responsible for keeping them secure.
Your house deeds state that it must be fenced AND there is someone that can take action should you not do so, many deeds might state so but the original deed holders are long dead.

 

[9DK3]

The fence is just in a shared area near our back gardens and where we keep our bins but on the other side it’s on the pathway to her garden.
Can’t see any mention of fences on the deeds just this info in the lease.

 

[Alec_t]

Can’t see any mention of fences on the deeds

IMG_2237 mentions fences. What is the document?
Unless your lease makes you responsible for all repairs, aren't fence repairs the landlord's responsibility?

 

[Deluks]

Take the broken bit down, and tuck it somewhere out of the way. If it belongs to someone then they will be sure to make themselves known!
It might have been put up by a previous occupant, where no fence existed before.

Forget about the legalities, and just do it as a a favour to a neighbour so that she can get into her garden. Make it clear that you aren't sure it's your fence and that you are just being helpful. Preferably in a text message or a friendly note through her door.

Take photos first, of any note you send and of the fence in it's current state.

 

[9DK3]

IMG_2237 mentions fences. What is the document?
Unless your lease makes you responsible for all repairs, aren't fence repairs the landlord's responsibility?

This is the lease. This is why I’m pretty sure it isn’t our responsibility but I just wanted clarification as very new to all this