If you rent your house you would be the one responsible for all repairs to the fence. This includes labor and materials needed for repair. You are also responsible for all repairs needed in the home.
It depends how you want to buy it. If you've been left a lump sum and want to buy the house outright for cash - 16. If you need a mortgage - you cannot legally sign a contract for the mortgage unless...
If the problems were already present when you started rent and became worse, the owner of the property is responsible. If the problems started after you started rent and you were not aware of them...
If you purchase a home you have to pay a mortgage which is a repayment of a loan you used to purchase the house. Paying rent is when you sighed a leasing agreement for an apartment you are renting.