My neighbor's side of the fence is falling down — I ask the experts who should pay for repairs

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean your yard maintenance stops. In fact, this is the season where fences and sheds are more prone to the brutal weather conditions, causing damage or general wear and tear. But, what happens when your neighbor's side of the fence is broken or falling down? Whose responsibility is it? And more importantly, who pays to repair it?

Similar to knowing your legal rights for painting shared fences, you’ll need to know the rules for repairing a broken or damaged fence. This is especially the case if you want to avoid any neighborhood disputes. Luckily, I’ve called on the experts to tell us exactly who should be paying for a broken fence, and get to the bottom of this problem once and for all.

Do I have to pay for the repair if my neighbor’s side of a shared