Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    2

    Default Shared Fence - Who Owns It

    My question involves real estate located in the State of: New Jersey

    I purchased my home three years ago. The property is fenced in, with the fence shared on both sides. We were told by the former owners that when the neighborhood was built (approx. 14 years ago), a number of neighbors purchased the fence in a group in order to get a discount. The fence is now getting old, and I want to replace. Unfortunately, there was a falling out with one of our bordering neighbors, and we'd rather not even approach them about purchasing a new fence or sharing the cost. The survey that was completed when I bought the home shows that while the fence does follow the property line, it is actually on my property. I should also note that none of the original homeowners are still around.

    Do I own the fence, since it is on my property? Can I take it down to put up a new one?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Shared Fence - Who Owns It

    Based upon what you've stated, and assuming that's all there is to the story, yes. Make sure you dot your i's and cross your t's - if a permit is required for the work, get one. Have the permit properly displayed and the survey on hand in case your neighbor calls the police and says you're tearing down his fence.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    2

    Default Re: Shared Fence - Who Owns It

    Thank you. There's nothing else to story. My main concern was that the fences on my yard and the yards on either side of me were apparently all bought together to gain a discount from the fence company. But on the side I am concerned about, the fence is definitely within the boundaries of my property. Also, the fence posts are facing in (with the "good" side facing my neighbor). From what I have read, that would suggest that it's my fence, for better or worse.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Who Owns What in Shared Driveway
    By Creekbed in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-30-2011, 06:34 PM
  2. Who Actually Owns the Fence
    By TaffyAnne in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-19-2009, 06:38 PM
  3. Who Owns the Fence
    By north wind in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-19-2008, 04:27 PM
  4. Who Owns the Fence
    By nursisyn in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-25-2008, 10:30 PM
  5. Who Owns the Fence on a Property Line?
    By jmcglaughlin in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 08-16-2007, 09:37 AM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources