moved into new home neighbor puts up fence next day?
We purchased a new home in a nice neighborhood. The next day after we moved in, the neighbor put up a white picket fence between our home and theirs. My question is two parts. Don’t you think this could be interpreted as a rude geusture without at least saying something to us? Here are brand new neighbors. We did not and never would do ANYTHING to annoy our neighbors. A fence is fine, I wanted one myself, but the way this unfolded, seemed rude to us.
Second, he placed the fence right smack on the line. Everything I read, says you should place the fence 1-2 feet inside the line so that you can maintain it while on your own property. The fence actually comes over the line an inch or two in spots because the layed the fence right on the stretched line.
So whatif I want to build my own fence now? We want a solid wall, cedar fence, for privacy and to keep our pooch in. So can we build ours right up against theirs? How does or should this work?
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It sounds to me like they may have been planning this before you moved in. Second, yes there should be an easement considered in placement of the fence (coded in some areas) as to prevent a legal mushroom and forever-lasting harsh feelings between neighbors. Third, why take offense to Their fence if you plan on a fence anyway? That’s being trifle. If you want to press the issue check with the local building authorities, but you’de be better off knocking on their door with a pitcher of lemonade in your hand.