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  • Profile photo of j_piszczuk15787j_piszczuk15787
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    Hi all,

    As a landlord, the tenant was concerned about a front fence to the property being unsafe (old brick), so I had the wall demolished.

    Now the tenant would like the fence replaced, however I do not. The tenant claims this is how the house was initially rented, so it should be replaced (The back yard is fully fenced, with side gates).

    The tenant has subsequently re-signed a lease for the property, so even if the above case was true, is the argument now void?

    Where do I stand legally?

    -J

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    my 2 cents: the place was initially fenced so there could be an expectation that there would always be a fence – what if their/visitor’s kid (or dog) ran out onto the road & got bowled over?

    Do most of the other houses around have fences or is it the norm?

    Just because you had a brick fence doesn’t mean you need to replace like for like.

    A fence also provides a certain perception of security for the occupants, – it keeps unwanted animals out of the yard etc …….

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