Neighbour build a wall or fence. How close to your plot?

[sawadee1947]

Hi,

does anybody know for sure in what distance to my wall my neighbour can build a wall (or house), and what height?

I read somewhere a wall has at least 50 cm, a house 2.50m away from my wall. And height 1.80m.

Anybody there with precise knowledge?

[beachproperty]

Not a expert on the subject but in Rayong ......If a wall is "already built" then that's the wall for "both" parties .

 

As for a house .....if it has no windows can build to 1/2 meter (but as a general rule most Thai's put in windows) and will build to the wall if they want.

[Bob12345]

12 hours ago, beachproperty said:

(but as a general rule most Thai's put in windows) and will build to the wall if they want.

They build to the wall and also add in windows?

So they can see the wall from really up close?

555

 

BUt agree, I believe its 50cm for a blind wall and 1m for a wall with windows.

Don't know about the height, don't believe there are limitations on that.

Edited December 13, 2017 by Bob12345
added a serious reply

[wirat69]

My neighbour wanted to build a canopy and attach to the boundary wall (1.8 metres high already). I said "No" and the canopy is now 50 cm within the neighbour's property.....

[Colabamumbai]

Dependa on the law whe

[Colabamumbai]

Depends on where you live. A farmer beside me can build or fence within 2 inches of my property. I cannot now access the side of my house unless I tresspass. Municipal office says  the builder of subdivision did not put in writing disrance between houses and farm land.     Only in Thailand...Some places one or two metres is polite, but not in Ban Bung.

[beachproperty]

20 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said:

Depends on where you live. A farmer beside me can build or fence within 2 inches of my property. I cannot now access the side of my house unless I tresspass. Municipal office says  the builder of subdivision did not put in writing disrance between houses and farm land.     Only in Thailand...Some places one or two metres is polite, but not in Ban Bung.

So.....your house wall is built on the property line!

[Rimmer]

Moved to Real Estate, housing, house and land ownership forum.

[lucjoker]

there are rules .....but you can do nothing if they are not respected.

If you go to court it will take about 10 to 12 years ....and in the end the ruling will be in favor of the highest bidder .

Even if the neighbors house is 3 m away from the wall.....and they start a party house , you wil not sleep 1 minute anymore in your house . Nothing can be done , no police ,no army ....nothing you can do ........so it is very risky nowadays to invest in a house here .

Been there , done it and had to walk away and sell for a low price .......

Dont believe the bar-talk of experts .......... 

[Formaleins]

Our neighbour built his fence exactly on the boundary. (It is many metres away from either property) We were told by the land surveyors from the Land office that when a boundary is built as this has been, it becomes part of BOTH properties.

[sawadee1947]

thank you for all replies

[Colabamumbai]

1 hour ago, beachproperty said:

So.....your house wall is built on the property line!

Yes whithin an inch or two.

[Daveyh]

A wall on your boundary is exceptable as it becomes both your property once it's built. Does'nt matter who built it either, but if you don't want a wall, exercise your only rights here & don't pay for it. It may get built anyway, but it might make them think twice about building it & remember "This is Thailand" if your neighbour is Thai. Any disputes between neighbours will take years (6 years plus) to resolve in courts .... if at all! A complete waste of time & lots of money trying to exercise your rights here .......... even if a wall blocks your view because it's been built too high you are on a "hiding to nothing" & being good neighbours, if possible, is the only way to resolve matters & get things agreed. No use getting angry .... just bite the bullet & smile. Look around you & take notice of what people build here ......... there's no control or planning permission, it's a mess & boundaries in most places are just erected & then never maintained for years. If possible & you are not happy .... moving on is the only answer. That is why most people just rent here & move on if there are disputes etc...... you'll never be in a "win win" situation. It's the "mindset" here & their country irrespective of what you may think personally of their attitude towards others ...... they do what they want & any criticism will immediately provoke the loss of face syndrome, bringing unrest & anger, so tread carefully. Once you have locals moving into your area you will find that the monthly security, street lighting & communal gardening will gradually cease as they wont pay for the monthly upkeep, even if you think you have control by creating a housing committee on your complex ....... you don't!! ....... & within no time you'll have dogs running around as security .... fact. If you "stay put"  .......  try & turn it into a feature that may enhance your property ...... turn the problem around to your advantage if you can. BTW ..... it does wonders for your blood pressure ;-) ....... good luck.  

[Naam]

6 minutes ago, Daveyh said:

A wall on your boundary is exceptable as it becomes both your property once it's built. Does'nt matter who built it

incorrect information!

[holy cow cm]

50cm if no windows. 

[Naam]

10 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

50cm if no windows. 

0 cm!

Edited December 13, 2017 by Naam

[smotherb]

Just more reasons to not buy property here.

[Destiny1990]

U can build a wall at the boundaries of your plot at 250cm height.

[tryasimight]

1 hour ago, Daveyh said:

A wall on your boundary is exceptable as it becomes both your property once it's built. Does'nt matter who built it either, but if you don't want a wall, exercise your only rights here & don't pay for it. It may get built anyway, but it might make them think twice about building it & remember "This is Thailand" if your neighbour is Thai. Any disputes between neighbours will take years (6 years plus) to resolve in courts .... if at all! A complete waste of time & lots of money trying to exercise your rights here .......... even if a wall blocks your view because it's been built too high you are on a "hiding to nothing" & being good neighbours, if possible, is the only way to resolve matters & get things agreed. No use getting angry .... just bite the bullet & smile. Look around you & take notice of what people build here ......... there's no control or planning permission, it's a mess & boundaries in most places are just erected & then never maintained for years. If possible & you are not happy .... moving on is the only answer. That is why most people just rent here & move on if there are disputes etc...... you'll never be in a "win win" situation. It's the "mindset" here & their country irrespective of what you may think personally of their attitude towards others ...... they do what they want & any criticism will immediately provoke the loss of face syndrome, bringing unrest & anger, so tread carefully. Once you have locals moving into your area you will find that the monthly security, street lighting & communal gardening will gradually cease as they wont pay for the monthly upkeep, even if you think you have control by creating a housing committee on your complex ....... you don't!! ....... & within no time you'll have dogs running around as security .... fact. If you "stay put"  .......  try & turn it into a feature that may enhance your property ...... turn the problem around to your advantage if you can. BTW ..... it does wonders for your blood pressure ;-) ....... good luck.  

 Locals moving in to YOUR  area???? 

 

I get it you're a British expat. 

[Cranky]

The law is very straightforward here.  You can do whatever the * you want if you pay.  x distance from the beach, (every building on Walking Street is illegal don't you know) x distance from the boundary, x height if x distance from the blah blah. All utterly pointless nonsense as the only way to enforce this is to go to the civil courts, good luck with that as you grow very old, and very poor, waiting for a result.

[holy cow cm]

1 hour ago, Naam said:

0 cm!

Just did it building my new house having extended kitchen. Sorry Charlie. 50cm.

[holy cow cm]

1 hour ago, Naam said:

0 cm!

And if that was a poke at my cm in the holy cow cm, then it is infinite as Chiang Mai Rules.

[Naam]

1 hour ago, holy cow cm said:

Just did it building my new house having extended kitchen. Sorry Charlie. 50cm.

Pattaya Building Department says: 0 cm

[beachproperty]

5 minutes ago, Naam said:

Pattaya Building Department says: 0 cm

And Rayong building department says : 50 cm

 

Different areas different rules!

[Cranky]

3 minutes ago, beachproperty said:

And Rayong building department says : 50 cm

 

Different areas different rules!

Different bribes

[PETERTHEEATER]

7 hours ago, Naam said:

incorrect information!

Er, he did write 'exceptable' not 'acceptable'........

[jacko45k]

They do as they please, you do as you are told!

Try to get on friendly terms and then there can be amicable agreement.

There can be a wall or fence separating your properties, start from there.

[baansgr]

OP, what distance is your wall from your neighbour's land? 

[BEVUP]

12 hours ago, baansgr said:

OP, what distance is your wall from your neighbour's land? 

That would be very interesting but must be far enough (hopefully ) in the event he may have over hanging eaves 

[natway09]

Naam, No you are wrong. Once a fence is built on a common boundary it is considered a "shared" wall

regardless of who paid for it & needs approval from neighbour for future modifications