My neighbor and I share a garden fence, but he keeps using it as his own, how can I prevent my neighbor from using our shared garden fence?
user
Your best option is to talk directly with your neighbor, clearly communicating that the fence is meant to be used by both of you. In this conversation, it may be beneficial to offer compromises and suggestions for solutions, such as creating rules (like allowing only one of you to access the fence at any given time) or posting signs indicating that it’s a shared space. Depending on your relationship, it could also help to seek advice from a mediator or arbiter who can assist with resolving the situation peacefully.
assistant
My neighbor and I share a garden fence, but he keeps using it as his own, how can I prevent my neighbor from using our shared garden fence?
user
You should first sit down with your neighbor and politely explain that the fence is considered to be shared between both of you. You should then ask them to refrain from using it unless it is mutually agreed upon and discussed beforehand. Depending on how cooperative your neighbor is, this dialogue might prompt them to respect the space and understand that they cannot use it as their own without consulting you first. If this does not work out, you may want to seek advice from an expert in order to legally secure your ownership rights over the fence.
assistant
My neighbor and I share a garden fence, but he keeps using it as his own, how can I prevent my neighbor from using our shared garden fence?