Question: Who is responsible for a boundary fence that borders a public footpath and road?
There is no common property at a 4-lot scheme I manage.
Who is responsible for a boundary fence that borders a public footpath and road? The owner believes the fence is the strata’s responsibility. Is this correct?
Answer: The lot owner is responsible for the total cost of the fence.
If the fence sits on lot owner’s land and the other side of the fence is a public footpath, then the lot owner is responsible for the full cost of the fence.
I am not aware if your Local Council takes responsibility, so that would need checking, but generally, Local Councils do not.
If the fence has been damaged from an insurable event, then the lot owner may still be able to make a claim on the strata insurance.
Jamie Horner Empire Estate Agents E: JHorner@empireestateagents.com P: (08) 9262 0400