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    Default Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    My question involves real estate located in the State of: California
    My neighbor behind me that has a pool a pit bull dogs does not want to response to my plea to fix our shared fence. I'd like to replace it if possible 50/50. I have 3 kids all under 5 years old who play in the backyard swingset. Sometimes i find their pit bull or other dog in my yard which frightens me. They have a pool and Im wondered that worse case scenerio, one of my toddlers could drown in their pool.
    How can I get them to finally do their part in resolving this issue?

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    Default Re: Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    Whose fence is it? Are both properties fenced?

    If the dogs are leaving their yard, report them to animal control.

    Teach your kids not to trespass on other people's property. Or better yet, watch them when they are outside.

    If you are that concerned for your kids' safety, fix the fence first. Worry about trying to get them to contribute later.

    And please don't start multiple threads on the same subject.

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    Default Re: Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    does your town have a pool fence ordinance? around here if you have a pool you have to have a unbroken fence at least 6 ft high with locking gates, make a report to code enforcement.

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    Default Re: Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    If there is no ordinance.......Fix the fence at your own cost. Your childrens safety and well being are more important than an argument with a neighbor.

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    Default Re: Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    Judge Judy recently had a case where a neighbor's Pitbull burrows through a shared fence and bites the teenager next door. The amazing thing about the owners of the Pitbull was that there was very little recognition that their dog was dangerous, and that they should have exercised control of the dog at the outset. Rather they said it was their visiting son's responsibility. Or the teen next door who just played in the yard. So, if the neighbors don't recognize this hazard already.....

    If I were you I would certainly speak to the neighbors first, and if they are not responding in a timely manner I would also set about fixing the fence first because a large Pitbull can certainly maim, or kill a small child. There is no price on the safety of a child. That always comes first.

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    Default Re: Neighbor with Pool Doesn't Want to Share Cost for Fence Repair

    Even if you are outside with your kids....a dog comes at one....you and your kids can be hurt. And it really doesn't matter that it's a pit bull.....

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