How can I close a gap between my fence and my neighbor's that's on his side of the property line?
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My heighbor erected a fence about 4" into his property. I recently erected my fence and put the post about 2" from the property line.
I then extended the fence (boards only) to come as close to his fence as possible.
Problem is he approached me and made me remove it "because its on his property".
We obviously don't get along and he is doing this in spite. I am just worried a dog will come through or a child and potentially fall in my pool or harm my child (the dog).
How can I secure the gap while respecting my neighbor's property rights?
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My heighbor erected a fence about 4" into his property. I recently erected my fence and put the post about 2" from the property line.
I then extended the fence (boards only) to come as close to his fence as possible.
Problem is he approached me and made me remove it "because its on his property".
We obviously don't get along and he is doing this in spite. I am just worried a dog will come through or a child and potentially fall in my pool or harm my child (the dog).
How can I secure the gap while respecting my neighbor's property rights?
fence
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Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
1
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
1
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago
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My heighbor erected a fence about 4" into his property. I recently erected my fence and put the post about 2" from the property line.
I then extended the fence (boards only) to come as close to his fence as possible.
Problem is he approached me and made me remove it "because its on his property".
We obviously don't get along and he is doing this in spite. I am just worried a dog will come through or a child and potentially fall in my pool or harm my child (the dog).
How can I secure the gap while respecting my neighbor's property rights?
fence
edited 1 hour ago
isherwood
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asked 2 hours ago
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My heighbor erected a fence about 4" into his property. I recently erected my fence and put the post about 2" from the property line.
I then extended the fence (boards only) to come as close to his fence as possible.
Problem is he approached me and made me remove it "because its on his property".
We obviously don't get along and he is doing this in spite. I am just worried a dog will come through or a child and potentially fall in my pool or harm my child (the dog).
How can I secure the gap while respecting my neighbor's property rights?
fence
fence
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isherwood
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Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
1
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
1
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago
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1
Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
1
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
1
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago
1
1
Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
1
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
1
1
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
1
1
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago
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If you are worried about access around your pool you should be extending your fence as necessary (beginning at right angle to the end showing in the picture) so that it encloses the area of concern. That can all be done on your property with no quibbles from the neighbor.
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While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
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Plant a bush in the corner. Something with needles or thorns should keep dogs and children out.
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Have you met any dogs or children? :P
– isherwood
1 hour ago
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If you are worried about access around your pool you should be extending your fence as necessary (beginning at right angle to the end showing in the picture) so that it encloses the area of concern. That can all be done on your property with no quibbles from the neighbor.
edited 1 hour ago
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answered 1 hour ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
add a comment |
If you are worried about access around your pool you should be extending your fence as necessary (beginning at right angle to the end showing in the picture) so that it encloses the area of concern. That can all be done on your property with no quibbles from the neighbor.
edited 1 hour ago
isherwood
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answered 1 hour ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
add a comment |
If you are worried about access around your pool you should be extending your fence as necessary (beginning at right angle to the end showing in the picture) so that it encloses the area of concern. That can all be done on your property with no quibbles from the neighbor.
edited 1 hour ago
isherwood
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answered 1 hour ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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If you are worried about access around your pool you should be extending your fence as necessary (beginning at right angle to the end showing in the picture) so that it encloses the area of concern. That can all be done on your property with no quibbles from the neighbor.
edited 1 hour ago
isherwood
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answered 1 hour ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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edited 1 hour ago
isherwood
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isherwood
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answered 1 hour ago
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Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
1
While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
While an obvious solution, it's still possible thousands to build a parallel fence when $10 for a few pickets would do the same job.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Plant a bush in the corner. Something with needles or thorns should keep dogs and children out.
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
861310
4
Have you met any dogs or children? :P
– isherwood
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Plant a bush in the corner. Something with needles or thorns should keep dogs and children out.
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
861310
4
Have you met any dogs or children? :P
– isherwood
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add a comment |
Plant a bush in the corner. Something with needles or thorns should keep dogs and children out.
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
861310
Plant a bush in the corner. Something with needles or thorns should keep dogs and children out.
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
861310
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
861310
answered 1 hour ago
Platinum GoosePlatinum Goose
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answered 1 hour ago
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Have you met any dogs or children? :P
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Have you met any dogs or children? :P
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Have you met any dogs or children? :P
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Have you met any dogs or children? :P
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Good news is that you can research "adverse possession" in your area, and after a time, that 4" of property will permanently belong to you. Bad news is this question is more of a legal/code based question and not on topic for this site.
– JPhi1618
2 hours ago
That said, I think this is a super interesting question and would love to hear more about it. I'm not sure if specific legal advice is on-topic for any Stack Exchange site, but others might know.
– JPhi1618
1 hour ago
1
You're essentially expecting that his fence is at your disposal. While a decent neighbor (read: decent human being) would accommodate that, you don't have that right. Put up your own fence on your own yard.
– isherwood
1 hour ago
1
Can you post a diagram or other plan showing the property and the fences relative to the pool or yard you want to secure?
– Freiheit
21 mins ago
1
He is extremely unlikely to be able to get adverse possession considering that the neighbor is actively asserting his property rights, by monitoring the fence and objecting to its extension into his land.
– Random832
12 mins ago