Neighborly requirement?? - Page 2

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@2blonde wrote:
@shy bobcat I guess that answers your question, then. Some may think that fences are built right on the line, but this isn't the case. They usually are built a foot or so inside the property line. As @Fressa mentioned, this avoids any messy Hatfield vs the McCoys later on. Remember, you two may not always be the same two owners of those properties.

@2blonde @shy bobcat Yes, this is the way it is where we live. Nothing built on the property line.

JYWilliams · ‎03-10-2010

The neighbor pays for it if it's on their property.

shy bobcat · ‎04-24-2010

The chain link fence was put up by my neighbor when they got a dog and it's inside their property line. They will take it down when they get the wooden fence. I know that I don't have to pay anything toward this fence but we've been good neighbors for years and I don't want to tarnish the relationship we have. Nonetheless, I really don't like contributing to a project that isn't my choice.

sandy53 · ‎03-12-2010

You are not obligated. You had no input into this decision; you didn't pick the material, color, etc. You do not have to pay. You may want to pay for the removal of your current fence if it is yours.

We have a fenced yard. None of our neighbors helped pay for the fence and we did not ask them to contribute. It was our decision and our choice of materials.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Did she ask you to pay for half the fence? If the fence is on her property, it's her fence. She pays for it and she can do what she wants with it.

novamc1 · ‎07-02-2015

If the fence looks like it is going to straddle a property line, you and neighbor should jointly order an updated property survey to determine EXACTLY where the property line is.

If the neighbor's fence touches your property in any way, you should send a certified letter to that property owner that you are, in no way, ceding any part of your property to him/her/them. (This is simply a matter of law, and not an effort to be disagreeable or confrontational, but you do have to keep everything straight, especially if you don't plan to own your property forever.)

If someone's encroachment on another's property is allowed to exist long enough, the law might regard it as you having given permission to occupy and eventually own that portion of your property, simply because of the passage of time.

CHECK WITH A REAL ESTATE LAWYER WHO CAN ADVISE YOU ABOUT HOW THE LAWS AND COURTS IN YOUR STATE REGARD SHARED FENCES AND ENCROACHMENTS !!

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@shy bobcat

Since your neighbors haven't asked or hinted that you contribute to their choice of fence replacement, I see no reason that your friendship with them would be tarnished.

You may be anticipating a problem, where there is none.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@shy bobcat wrote:
The chain link fence was put up by my neighbor when they got a dog and it's inside their property line. They will take it down when they get the wooden fence. I know that I don't have to pay anything toward this fence but we've been good neighbors for years and I don't want to tarnish the relationship we have. Nonetheless, I really don't like contributing to a project that isn't my choice.

@shy bobcat I understand how you feel, but I don't think you are going to damage the relationship. This will be the neighbor's fence, not yours. What happens if they move out and someone else moves in that doesn't like the fence, and decides to take it down?

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ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

I think that since the existing fence is theirs, and they are choosing to replace it, you should feel no obligation to contribute to its cost. True, you may benefit from its existence, but the fence is theirs, and they (or the next owner) will do with it as they please. Maybe you could thank them with a Christmas gift, e.g. one of Q's many food offerings.