Sellers information on boundaries

Title deeds of old cottages do not have any T markings to say who’s responsible for boundary fencing.<br> the original owner who sold it to me also owned the property next door.<br> he brought as a whole lot &#160;the pair of semi detached cottage with no divided gardens. He<br> Renovated no.44 inserted a division of the garden and then sold it.&#160;<br> he moved into the other side no.46 renovated it and then sold it to us.<br> in his sellers information he stated that all the boundaries between the 2 cottages were the responsibility of no. 44.<br> no.44 has now been sold on and they are disputing responsibility of the fences between the 2 properties and are saying that as they put up a new fence at the front boundary we should pay to replace a rear garden fence that has fallen down .<br> it seems their seller (who brought property from our seller) has stated shared boundaries.<br> i can’t understand why when given my seller divided up the garden they will not accept that he gave them responsibility!<br> is this worth taking up legally? Would it stand up in court?&#160;

Sharon - it is not unusual for there to be 'mixed' understandings/views re such matters. But very much a question to seek legal advice upon with regards what might stand up in court, if it went that far, or not.&#160;<br> In my experience the best way to resolve matters is through discussion and compromise where possible. But so much often depends on not only understanding and principles but also how neighbours interact/have behaved re other matters also.&#160;