In article SbpGb.39013$BQ5.7887@fed1read03,
"SteveB" wrote:

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1. If this neighbor decided to remove the shared property line section
of fence that is falling apart, and replace it with a new length,
are you required to chip in with the cost?

2. If the neighbor puts up this new section of fence doesn't he have
to have your approval before he puts it on the property line,
otherwise he must put it just inside the property line?


I ask these questions because I have no use for fences. The shared
fence is only there because of my neighbors pool. I have no clue as to
if the previous owner of my house had any agreement with the original
pool owner about the initial installation of the fence.

It all depends on the neighbor, how long you intend to live their, and your
personality.

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Our neighbors wanted to put up a fence around their yard & also replace
a bit of fence that actually was ours. Some of the fence was right on
the property line. Even though they were replacing a fence, they had to
get a special variance from the city because there wasn't enough room
for a proper inset. We also had to write a letter of support for this
project. Permits are required for fences and neighbors have to agree to
any variance.

We had wanted to replace the beaten down little picket fence with a
privacy fence but hadn't gotten around to doing it. When the neighbors
asked us to pay half of the cost for that portion, I said I'd have to
talk with DH about it. After I hung up the phone & told him about it, we
did a dance of joy that we were only going to have to pay half. I waited
until the next day to call them back and agree to the payment & make
some requests (we have dogs & dogs & no fence are a bad combination).

I don't know how much room there is between the property line & the
fence, but having the fence properly inset would benefit you. I would
suggest that since the neighbor's pool is kind of a nuisance, the newer
fence would benefit you. Since you have no use for fences, I can
understand why you don't want to pay for a part of your neighbor's
fence, but I would ask what your neighbor thinks is a fair amount to
chip in & negotiate from there.

I agree with SteveB about it all depending on the neighbor. Our
neighbors are very nice people (she's a master gardener) and we would do
just about anything to keep them happy because we are not the best
neighbors in the world. As it turned out, the fence cost more than what
they quoted us and they told us they'd pick up the extra cost. We added
to the check.