Wood Rot on fencing

[Kelly Cardoso]

Does wood rot on fencing need to be repaired or replaced? I don't remember and can't find the info on the HUD site/Handbook. Page #?? or answer would be appreciated.

 

[Elliott]

Fences are like pets, they are loved but have limited lives. Its an amenity but not expected to outlive the mortgage, like a roof. I don't think we are the fence police.

 

[andrew81]

Depending on the level of rot, if it is enough to cause the fence to fall over, then I would report it as an MPR and recommend repair or removal.
If the rot is minor then report the rot and not make it an MPR.

 

[Tom D]

i agree with the above, is is just a couple planks, some edges, maybe replace them. if a lot i have asked for repairs, or take it down. if you report rot, the lender will probable make them to be fixed, should show photo. cosmetic needs not repair.

 

[The Bob]

I've run into this with sheds and the like. The Philly HOC says, "all improvements within the property have to meet MPR's for existing housing".

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

I've run into this with sheds and the like. The Philly HOC says, "all improvements within the property have to meet MPR's for existing housing".

Then I guess the issue is whether or not a fence is an "improvement"...in many cases, I'd aver they are not. They are a headache. Robert Frost said "Good fences made good neighbors." I say, "Good neighbors build good fences."