Thanks guys. Do you think if he started a boundary dispute it would cost him money? As I get the feeling he wouldn't then. I'm trying to think of what he can do now to retaliate. It's so crazy and worrying.
With regard to disputes, I am not a lawyer but I would think that if he decided to formally dispute the boundary he would have to pay a solicitor, a surveyor etc. I don't think he has a leg to stand on as long as the new fence isn't
on his side of the boundary and isn't over 2 metres high.
If he does retaliate by causing damage to your property (including the new fence) or by harassing you, your family or anyone else who is on your property with your permission, report it to the police promptly and keep a diary of the incidents. Hopefully he will soon see that you aren't a pushover.
Above all, I know it's really hard but try not to let it worry you too much. You've done nothing wrong and the law is on your side.
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I just told the guys to use the boundary posts to create the fence. I initially asked for wire through the posts but they thought a timber fence was better and they weren't charging more for it. I'll double check what it is height wise but it wouldn't be more than 2m.
Thank you for your reassurance. It's awful feeling threatened in your own home. Moving is still on our minds a bit but at the same time I don't want him to drive me out of my home that we have worked hard for. Still feel like crying but that's my anxiety taking over.
I know it’s horrid but you’ve done everything right ... he’s the one in the wrong ... the police and your neighbours know that and the fencing chaps are witnesses to his behaviour.
Try not to let it go round and round in your head and overthink it and imagine what else he could do. That won’t help and you’ll just be too exhausted to enjoy your little one. ((Hugs)). Sleep tight.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks so much dove from above for your words of wisdom. We had a rough night with the little one last night, possibly teething so I’m hoping my exhaustion will overtake my worry and allow me to sleep. Thanks everyone again xx
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Thank you for your reassurance. It's awful feeling threatened in your own home. Moving is still on our minds a bit but at the same time I don't want him to drive me out of my home that we have worked hard for. Still feel like crying but that's my anxiety taking over.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.