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New Fence
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:41 am
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:41 am
When we both moved to our current homes next door to each other, there was a wood fence on the property line of my neighbor and me that separated part of our back yards. A few years ago, this fence blew down in a storm.
Recently, my neighbor told me he was contracting to rebuild “his” fence. Just letting me know, so I would be aware when the workers came. He was not asking for or hinting for money. The fence was likely built by the previous owner of his house, since it continues on his property that does not touch my property.
My question is this: should I offer to pay half the costs related to fence that runs down our mutual property line?
I’m just as interested in doing what’s right as I am based on what’s required by law.
Thank you.
Recently, my neighbor told me he was contracting to rebuild “his” fence. Just letting me know, so I would be aware when the workers came. He was not asking for or hinting for money. The fence was likely built by the previous owner of his house, since it continues on his property that does not touch my property.
My question is this: should I offer to pay half the costs related to fence that runs down our mutual property line?
I’m just as interested in doing what’s right as I am based on what’s required by law.
Thank you.
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:42 am to MidCityTiger
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should I offer to pay half the costs related to fence that runs down our mutual property line?
yes
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:43 am to MidCityTiger
Wood fence?
Who gets the "pretty" side?
Who gets the "pretty" side?
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:43 am to MidCityTiger
If it is on your shared property line you should be prepared to split the cost.
If it is 100% on their side, and you don't mind looking at the 'raw side/backside" of the fence, then nothing further needs to be done.
If you wish to finish your side of his fence for aesthetics, then you should ask his permission and pay for that.
If it is 100% on their side, and you don't mind looking at the 'raw side/backside" of the fence, then nothing further needs to be done.
If you wish to finish your side of his fence for aesthetics, then you should ask his permission and pay for that.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:43 am to MidCityTiger
Offer to pay half of the linear foot amount shared. Don’t be that dick neighbor.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:44 am to MidCityTiger
Last time me and my neighbor did this, I ended up paying 40/60 in exchange for taking the "ugly" side. Not a bad deal in my opinion
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:47 am to MidCityTiger
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since it continues on his property that does not touch my property.
Sounds like that fence was put up by the previous owner of his house and not yours so it’s “his” fence.
Note that the fence should NOT be straddling the property line. It should be on whoever’s property that built the fence.
If I were you I would not do anything. Let him build his fence. This project has nothing to do with you unless he encroaches on your property.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:55 am to MidCityTiger
idk why everyone is telling you to pay. If you want the fence then pay or dont, youre gonna end up with the shite side. If I dont care about this fence I am not paying for it. Its pretty simple. I am not going to be expected to pay for something that I dont want.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 8:56 am to TigerBaitOohHaHa
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If you wish to finish your side of his fence for aesthetics, then you should ask his permission and pay for that.
If you do this it will be a real pain to keep the grass cut in the middle of the fence between the two sides.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:02 am to MidCityTiger
I applaud you for considering splitting the cost of the mutual side.
I've lived in this situation several times, and I usually am the one to put up the fence. I would never ask my neighbor to pony up for part of it, but you just making the offer is very generous and the civilized thing to do
I've lived in this situation several times, and I usually am the one to put up the fence. I would never ask my neighbor to pony up for part of it, but you just making the offer is very generous and the civilized thing to do
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:04 am to MidCityTiger
We had a storm knock ours down a few years back, my neighbor and I went to Home Depot, bought all the stuff to fix it, split the cost and built it ourselves.
10 ft medal posts anchored 2 ft in concrete 6 ft apart, it's not coming down again.
We got an ice chest full of beer and got after it like real men.
10 ft medal posts anchored 2 ft in concrete 6 ft apart, it's not coming down again.
We got an ice chest full of beer and got after it like real men.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:05 am to MidCityTiger
Always tricky depending on the situation. Had a house once where the fence was in pretty bad shape, but I had plans to move in the next few months.
Neighbor approached me with a quote asking if I’d like to split the cost? I told him I was planning on selling soon, but could do it myself for half his quote. If they bought all the materials, I’d spend a weekend and replace the fence to ‘meet in the middle’ per se.
He acted like a bitch wanting it ‘professionally’ done and just paid someone to do it all. Glad I don’t live by that work from home soy boy anymore.
Neighbor approached me with a quote asking if I’d like to split the cost? I told him I was planning on selling soon, but could do it myself for half his quote. If they bought all the materials, I’d spend a weekend and replace the fence to ‘meet in the middle’ per se.
He acted like a bitch wanting it ‘professionally’ done and just paid someone to do it all. Glad I don’t live by that work from home soy boy anymore.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:06 am to MidCityTiger
Ask him if he can spare some extra funds for half of your roof.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:06 am to The Torch
quote:
We got an ice chest full of beer and got after it like real men.
Did you cuddle afterwards?
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:11 am to MidCityTiger
It would be nice if you get along well. You both benefit. My neighbor didn’t offer a penny after I had to rebuild a side after Ida. They just kept fussing for me to get it fixed while I was waiting on repair.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:16 am to MidCityTiger
Is the rest of your yard fenced? If so, pay. If not don't. A fully enclosed yard is beneficial.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:17 am to MidCityTiger
Some folks have the idea that if you have the "good" side that it's "your" fence and responsibility is on you to repair/replace. That's not the law, but it is the custom in some people's mind, so be aware that you may encounter such neighbors.
I share fence with 4 neighbors. Some was new when I moved in. One guy replaced a big section, gave me the good side, and never asked for money. I replaced other parts as needed. Sometimes neighbors volunteered to chip in.
I recently rebuilt the whole damned thing. Told the neighbors it was happening but did not ask for money. Two neighbors volunteered to pay half of the cost of their section, I told the guy who paid to rebuild a big section 30 years ago that it's on me this time, and the last neighbor is an old lady who never participates in anything so I did not even mention it to her.
I really appreciate the neighbors who chipped in because that shite is expensive, and there is a PITA factor for the neighbor (me) who lined up the contractor and supervised/scheduled it. So I recommend you offer to pay half to your neighbor.
I share fence with 4 neighbors. Some was new when I moved in. One guy replaced a big section, gave me the good side, and never asked for money. I replaced other parts as needed. Sometimes neighbors volunteered to chip in.
I recently rebuilt the whole damned thing. Told the neighbors it was happening but did not ask for money. Two neighbors volunteered to pay half of the cost of their section, I told the guy who paid to rebuild a big section 30 years ago that it's on me this time, and the last neighbor is an old lady who never participates in anything so I did not even mention it to her.
I really appreciate the neighbors who chipped in because that shite is expensive, and there is a PITA factor for the neighbor (me) who lined up the contractor and supervised/scheduled it. So I recommend you offer to pay half to your neighbor.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:19 am to Twenty 49
Nvm
This post was edited on 2/27/25 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:25 am to MidCityTiger
It would suck to live so close to your neighbors that you have to consider this
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:28 am to MidCityTiger
I'd say if you want to utilize the fence in any way, like to contain a pet or even for the privacy, id offer to pay half. I replaced my fence at my previous house and one neighbor was adamant that he didn't have a use for a fence and didn't want anything to do with it. I didn't even ask him to help pay but he was getting in front of it from what it seemed.
Few months later he put up the front facing part of his fence to close his entire backyard. His other neighbors had already put up fences.
I didn't care. I needed the fence for pets and that's my responsibility but I did get a chuckle out of his frugalness.
Few months later he put up the front facing part of his fence to close his entire backyard. His other neighbors had already put up fences.
I didn't care. I needed the fence for pets and that's my responsibility but I did get a chuckle out of his frugalness.
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