Comments on: backyard fence problem with neighbor, give me some good advice?

By: clappy

clappy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:51:18 +0000

Yes if you put up a fence on your property then it shouldnt be a problem at all. It is your property afterall. If you do do a chain link fence my suggestion for privacy plants would be cleyera. I have 4 and just recently found out what they are. They arent that big yet but my aunt has some as tall maybe taller than her house. They are def good screen plants and pretty.

By: Jeanne the Genius

Jeanne the Genius — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:41 +0000

You cannot get in trouble for building a fence on your side of the property line provided:
A. You check with the city planner’s office to obtain a permit and check for any easements you must protect.
B. You build the fence so that the outside faces your neighbor’s home and the inside faces yours.
C. You do not build a fence with fencing materials that are against any homeowners association or city code.

You may want to consider a six foot privacy fence made of wood or one of the new plastics. These are more aesthetically pleasing than chain link, will give you more height and privacy and will reduce the likelihood of neighbors jumping the fence constantly to retrieve their basketball. It also improves your property, whereas chain link might actually reduce your property’s value.

Remember, “good fences make good neighbors.” Chain link fences are industrial and an eyesore, and you already have enough trouble with the neighbors without adding another ugly problem to the mix!

By: Larissa H

Larissa H — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:27:59 +0000

You are within your rights to build the fence, as long as you do install only on your property line. I would also consider planting some shrubs along the fence for privacy from the nosy neighbor!

By: Punkrock_1516

Punkrock_1516 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:21:43 +0000

Well, as far as them having any excuse to stop you, they don’t. If its on your property they cant say anything. Also there might be some issues if the basketball court was a shared cost and it is on your lawn as well as their lawn. You shouldn’t get into any trouble and since you built it on your property, it would be yours, but you might have neighbors that don’t like you anymore. If thats something you can deal with then go for it because neighbors should repect property lines and some just don’t do it.

By: monica_au04

monica_au04 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:50 +0000

You have every right to install a new fence as long as it’s on your property and not imposing on their property. I don’t think they can stop you as long as you are building it within your property. You can consider calling your local city police for verification (or city manager’s office). Since they were the ones who originally pulled down the fence because of the construction, then they should also help you pay for it. You aren’t required to buy the most expensive fence that they chose, however. This is a sticky situation and if you have the resources, I would consider talking to an attorney before things get out of control.

Below is a link to a free advice website that helps with legal & residential issues like this. Good luck!

By: mighty i

mighty i — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:29:11 +0000

why dont u go ahead and pay half of the cost den take ur fence down and have more room on ur side! ;~)

By: Jessi (due Nov. 18, 2008)

Jessi (due Nov. 18, 2008) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:25:58 +0000

If it’s on your property, you can’t get into trouble, and you will own the fence.

They may object to you putting the fence up, but you have every right to put it up.