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Am I required to re-attach neighbours gate to my fence post?
<p>I’ve had my my fence replaced including new posts, which I’m 100% sure is my my fence, post, and boundary.</p>

<p>Previously the neighbour’s gate was directly attached to my fence post, I’ve allowed it to be re-attached to the new post but was I legally required to do so?</p>

<p>Could I have simply removed the gate and left it on their side of the boundary?</p>

<p>It depends on who is <a href="https://www.inbrief.co.uk/neighbour-disputes/ownership-of-fences/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">responsible</a> for the boundary.</p>

<p>If they are responsible then you have done them a kindness by building a fence for them. Naturally, as its their fence they can do what they like with it.</p>

<p>If you are jointly responsible then they can also do what they like with it providing they don't harm its functionality.</p>

<p>If you are responsible, then they need your permission, which you have given.</p>
