Is it common for neighbors to share the cost of a fence?
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In California, two people whose properties border each other are both required to maintain an existing fence between the properties, with only a few exceptions. In short, each owner has to pay one-half of the cost of maintaining or replacing the fence.
How do I deal with my neighbors fence?
Dealing with a Property Line Dispute: Don’t Fence Me In (or Out)
- Stay civil. Don’t use this disagreement to vent months or years of anger at your neighbor.
- Hire a surveyor.
- Check your community’s laws.
- Try to reach a neighbor-to-neighbor agreement.
- Use a mediator.
- Have your attorney send a letter.
- File a lawsuit.
Should I split the cost of building a fence with my Neighbor?
In fact, nearly 25\% of the fences we build, the homeowner chooses to not even ask the neighbor to pay for half, assuming that when their neighbor is informed of the new construction, they would likely just offer. Most would agree that, yes, in most cases, splitting the cost is the right thing to do and only “fair”.
Can a neighbor refuse to pay for a new fence?
There are many reasons disputes may arise between neighbors when it comes to fences. From boundary line disputesto one of the more common issues which is the neighbor(s) refusal to help pay for the cost of a new fence.
Who is on the hook for the cost of a fence?
Your neighbor is on the hook for half of the new fence. However, you can be right and still have to pay for the whole fence. This is if you don’t take the proper steps leading up to the construction of the fence.
Should I Stain my Neighbor’s side of the fence?
If your neighbor is paying for a portion of the fence, you will want to decide on a stain color together. If they don’t want to stain their side, ask for their reasoning. Leaving their side unstained will leave your fence unprotected. If cost is the reason, you might offer to cover the cost for them in order to protect your investment.