Can I put my own fence up next to my Neighbours?

Yes, you can build a fence on either side of your garden next to your neighbour’s fence. A lot of homeowners do this because they are fed up of having to ask neighbours permission to paint or attach things thing to their fence.

What side of the fence do you legally own?

Also, there’s no set rule about whether you own the fence on the right or on the left-hand side of your house. You may be able to get this information from the conveyance deed, where there could be an already established boundary agreement regarding which fence side you are responsible for.

Can a neighbor build a fence out of spite?

Sometimes a neighbor may build an ugly fence out of spite for a neighbor. Many states have laws that regulate “spite fences.” Most of these laws create the presumption that a fence is a nuisance to a neighbor when it is useless, when it is constructed to annoy a neighbor, and when it exceeds spite fence height limitations.

Can You Put your own fence in your yard?

You always have the option of installing your own fence next to your neighbors’. This could be the easiest way to make your yard’s appearance more uniform, especially if looking at different heights of fence on all sides of your property, day in and day out, is keeping you up at night.

What should I do if my neighbour has a fence?

What you can do is to put up your own fencing alongside your neighbour’s fence, or pop down to your local garden centre and pick up some free-standing plants or shrubs to hide the damage. Remember, properly installing and maintaining your fence saves you money and avoids stress.

Do you know who owns the fence between two houses?

That might be an ugly, rotting old fence to you, but they might love that they’ve still got the “original features” in tact from when they bought their home 30 years earlier… The thought of changing it or updating could genuinely be upsetting to them.

Can a neighbor build a fence on your property line?

If your neighbor builds a fence on the property line, then most states make it clear that the responsibilities are split between both homeowners. Problems arise when you believe that a neighbor has built a fence on your land, thus reducing the size of the property available to you.

Can you take down a fence on someone else’s property?

The person whose property the fence is on, owns the fence. You can not take down someone else’s fence, but you can install a fence directly behind it on your property Communicate with your neighbor throughout the process. You will need their cooperation, especially if they have dogs

How can I get my Neighbor to remove my fence?

You may choose to sue the neighbor in small claims court for the loss of enjoyment of your property, but this will not result in the removal of the fence. If you would like the fence removed, a trial court judge can issue an injunction against the neighbor.