Can my neighbor build a fence next to my fence?
Yes. Yes, you can build next to your neighbour’s fence. As long as you’re inside your property line you’re fine.
Who pays for fence between neighbors Missouri?
Missouri’s two fence laws will provide two very different solutions to a typical neighbor dispute. For the most part, the general law places responsibility for the construction and maintenance on the neighbor who “needs” the fence. So if you have a horse, or any other livestock, the fence is your responsibility.
How close to my boundary can my Neighbour build?
As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
Can I build a fence inside my boundary?
If it’s within their property boundary, your neighbour has every right to do whatever they want, including installing a fence.
Is the fence the boundary?
A boundary feature can be a fence, wall, hedge, ditch, piece of wire, or sometimes even just the edge of a driveway.
What are the fence laws in Missouri?
Missouri has two fence laws: the general fence law (updated Aug. 28, 2001) and the local option fence law. In addition, Missouri law addresses special situations of property bordering a road, a railroad or a body of water. Landowners need to be aware of these special situations and of which fence law is in place in counties where they own land.
Who is responsible for installing a fence for livestock in Missouri?
Sections 272.010 to 272.190 of the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo), where the law is located, states that the livestock owner alone is legally responsible for building and maintaining a fence to enclose the livestock.
What is a division fence agreement in Missouri?
Under either the old (pre-Aug. 28, 2001) or new Missouri fencing statute, neighboring landowners are free to agree on arrangement for contributions, construction or maintenance of division fences. Such agreements must be in writing, signed, notarized and recorded against the land title of all landowners sharing the division fence.
What is an optional County fence law?
Under the optional county fencing statute, A’s liability will be determined under the newly revised general county fence law. However, in a local option fence county, the statute specifically authorizes B to have A’s defective portion of the division fence repaired at A’s expense if A neglects or refuses to repair his fence (RSMo section 272.310).
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