Category: Fencing Regulations
Fencing rules and regulations are important to know before you install a fence.
Walking past a purple fence is eye-catching. Usually, fences are painted colors like white or brown and the occasional black but seeing a purple-painted fence is not something you come by every day. But what does it mean? A purple fence means no trespassing. A property with its fence and border trees painted purple indicates […]
Unfortunately, some of us don’t get along with our neighbors for a myriad of reasons. But some conflicts get escalated to the next level and the dividing fence sometimes gets used as ammunition. Just as the name suggests, a spite fence is one erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying a neighbor. It is […]
What do you do if your fence is in a bad state and you need it replaced or you are doing some renovations on your place and you just want a fresh look. It’s always good etiquette to talk to your neighbor before replacing the fence separating your properties. However if the fence is on […]
Most neighbors prefer to build fences to maintain privacy in their compound. Unfortunately, quite a number of homeowners are not well conversant with fences matters, and in most cases, they start paying close attention when the need arises, and sometimes this is too late. Whether you can stop your neighbor from building a fence is […]
They say that good neighbors make good fences, but when you’re dealing with a dirty or ugly neighbor’s fence, things can get a little tricky. Many neighbors want to clean their side of the fence, but just don’t know if it’s legally acceptable. If this is you, here’s your answer; you can’t clean your side […]
As Robert Frost so fondly said, “good fences make good neighbors.” Unfortunately, fences are also a major cause of discourse and dispute among said neighbors. Many homeowners assume that they own the left side of their property fence. However, fence ownership is determined by the position of a fence on the property line. Thus, in […]
Whether or not you need a permit to build or replace the fence depends on the specific local regulations. In some cases, minor repairs under a certain dollar value may not require a permit. How long you will get your permit depends on the local building department. The time period in which you will receive […]
Privacy is one of the main perks of having a good fence. And generally, the taller the fence, the better the privacy. But the question is: how far can you go as far as fence height is concerned? In general, you cannot put a 6-foot fence in your front garden. If you want to install […]
An easement is a right held by another entity to use part of your property. Easements are registered on your title. Thus, you will know where they are before you buy or start to build on a property. Yes, you can build on an easement. However, when the entity with the right to the easement […]
Disputes and wars about fences between neighbors are very common situations. Painting the fence is one of the things which can be an occasion for argument. Your neighbor can not paint your fence on his side unless his side of the fence falls on his side of the property line. In any other case if […]
For most neighbors, disagreements and conflicts from time to time is no big deal. However, when the conflict concerns boundary fence ownership or position, things can easily go overboard and become hostile. To help Massachusetts residents address such issues, the state passed a property line and fence law that landowners can follow. Do I need […]
