Where are your deeds kept?

Where are your deeds kept?

The deeds will only be returned to the owner once the mortgage on the property has been fully paid although photocopies of the deeds can be requested at any time. If no mortgage is held on a property then the title deeds will be kept by the owner. They can either be kept in the home or they can be held by a solicitor.

Where should house deeds be kept?

With the NSW land title sale, it’s best to be safe. Most Title deeds in all states and Strata Titles are now kept on Computers removing the old paper copy of deeds. This makes it harder for people to fall prey to scams and such and selling their property without any real consent.

Do house deeds show boundaries?

There is usually amongst those Deeds documents showing the boundaries of the property clearly marked. To determine who is responsible for the boundaries the first place that you need to look is the Title Register or if the property is not registered you will need to check the Title Deeds.

How do I find out who is responsible for a boundary fence?

Your local council will be able to tell you what a sufficient fence is in your area. Who pays for the construction or repair of a dividing fence? As a general rule, neighbouring property owners are each responsible for paying half the cost of erecting or repairing a dividing fence between their lands.

Who gets the good side of the fence?

The finished side should face toward your neighbor. Not only is this more polite, but it’s the standard. Your property will look a lot nicer with the “good” side facing the outside world. Otherwise, your fence will look like it was installed backward.

How close to property line can I build a fence?

Your jurisdiction may have laws about how far back a fence needs to be set on your property, which is typically 2, 4, 6 or 8 inches from the property line. If you build a fence directly on the property line, it may mean that responsibility is shared by you and your neighbor according to the law.

Can my Neighbour attach things to my fence?

Can my neighbour attach or nail things to my fence? The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.

Can I build a fence next to my neighbors fence?

A general rule (not sure if your neighbors abide to it) is to build the fence 1-2 feet inside your property line. Your neighbors could have even blocked you from getting a fence because of easement right between yards, all things to look up before this endeavor.

What is the legal height of a fence between Neighbours?

2 metres

Can I put up an 8 foot fence?

If the previous owner of your property, or even you (before your needs changed) installed a fence that is now too short, there may be a solution. Adding a fence extension can create up to 8 feet of height for your fence.

How can you tell if a fence is yours or your neighbors?

Determine ownership by occupancy if the fence lies between or directly on the property line. Whoever uses the land up to the fence is considered the owner. If you have grass and mow the area directly up against the fence but your neighbor allows the weeds to grow on his/her side, then you own the fence by occupancy.