fences on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/fences/Recent content in fences on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Jul 2026 05:10:51 +0000Lawyer Warns Garden Fence Disputes Can Lead to £2,500 Fines in Englandhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/lawyer-warns-garden-fence-disputes-can-lead-to-2500-fines-in-england/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:10:51 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/lawyer-warns-garden-fence-disputes-can-lead-to-2500-fines-in-england/A new warning from a consumer lawyer highlights that disputes over garden fences could result in fines of up to £2,500 for English homeowners this summer. The issue often arises when neighbours disagree on alterations like painting or extending shared fences. Lawyer Dean Dunham clarifies that if your neighbour built the fence on their property, it legally belongs to them. “Painting or modifying their fence without permission is technically trespassing and could be considered criminal damage, even if it seems harmless,” Dunham explained.