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On a recent inspection my allotment fencing turns out to be totally shot through with various sized holes - the full 130 metre length of it! 
It wasn't easy to see this as until recently these were disguised by a serious longterm weed coverage, including couch grass growing up the actual fencing. Now this has completely died down the size of the problem has become apparent.
My question is - who is responsible for this? Should the fences have been repaired before I took it on or does the rule of caveat emptor apply i.e. too bad I didn't see it before.
The allotments are not council but privately owned - I think there are still rules though?
The rent is coming up for renewal soon but if I everything I grow will get eaten by rabbits what's the point??
It wasn't easy to see this as until recently these were disguised by a serious longterm weed coverage, including couch grass growing up the actual fencing. Now this has completely died down the size of the problem has become apparent.
My question is - who is responsible for this? Should the fences have been repaired before I took it on or does the rule of caveat emptor apply i.e. too bad I didn't see it before.
The allotments are not council but privately owned - I think there are still rules though?
The rent is coming up for renewal soon but if I everything I grow will get eaten by rabbits what's the point??
....moral of the story...don't use a strimmer too close to wire fencing!!!
..jacob
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