Who owns the back of the shed?

Questioner

We have a garden with a shed at the back. The back of this shed borders the driveway of our rear neighbors. They have grown all kinds of ivy plants against the back of this shed. Whose back of the shed is that?

Lawyer

This depends on whether it is on your land or on the property line. If it is on the property line, the back is shared and you are allowed to let something grow up there. However, they must ensure good maintenance and if the bushes destroy the shed, they are responsible for the damage caused and must also ensure repair or compensation for the repair. If the shed is on your land, the entire shed is your property and nothing may be placed or hung against it.