Fence. I have placed a new fence in the same place where it has been for 25 years.

Questioner

I have a rental house, my neighbor behind me owns a house. I replaced my fence in the same place where it has been for 25 years. Behind that is a path fire lane that other residents also use. Now my neighbor behind me says that I am crossing his property line Sit and should I move the fence is about 5 to 8 cm. I am also not allowed to come on 'his path'. How wide should such a path be? I would like to hear your answer to this.

Lawyer

The path must be as wide as stated in the deed, or as is a fact through long and consistent use. If the fence has been like this for 25 years, even across the property line, you could appeal to acquisitive prescription, but this is offset by the fact that the easement must be able to be exercised.