And how far over on my property are they allowed to go with the fence. the neighbor said the nice side of the fenceshould go on there side sence there paying for it , wouldnt that make the fence ours (mine if the main beams are seen on my side ? what are the building requirements of a wooden fence being replaced with a wooden fence
2007-05-12 07:51:23 · 21 answers · asked by dale621 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
nice side should face the neighbor of the owner of the fence, fence should be totally on the owner's property. if the fence is on the neighboring property it might cause an easment for the owner of the fence. go to your town property maintenance officer
2007-05-12 07:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Different cities will have different rules as to which side should face out. Most of our Central Florida customers opt to have the "ugly" side facing in, however some insist that the ugly side face their neighbors. As long as the fence is on his property and he has the proper permits, he can build it exactly how he wants it. He could have spent a little more money and built a shadowbox style wooden fence, in which both sides look the same.
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2007-05-14 04:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by fenceorlando 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there are no restrictions aganist it the person paying gets to decide which side he wants to look at. If it is on his property it is still his fence even if the post face your yard. Most people will be sure to build the fence well within their property line. If you don't like seeing the post you should have your own fence installed along side his.
2007-05-15 05:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by anb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fence should be entirely on the property of the person putting it up, if not, legally you can have them move it.
My neighbor did this and although I didnt mind, he had the contractor move the fence to avoid any future legal problems.
Posts should be on the side of the person installing the fence, "nice" side facing out, I dont believe I have ever seen it the other way.
2007-05-12 08:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is a question for your local zoning/building office. Some areas require the good side towards the neighbor to prevent an unsightly appearance. Some don't. The fence needs to be completely on his property.
2007-05-12 07:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The nice side should go on your side. That doesn't make the fence yours but if it's over the property line then guess who's fence it is because it's on your property.
2007-05-12 10:41:56 · answer #6 · answered by shermisme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fence has to be completely w/in his property. Most towns ask that they put them at least a foot or 2 inside the property line to allow for any improperly marked property lines.
Which side goes to whom is up to your town.
Mine requires that the good side go toward the neighbor.
2007-05-12 08:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by St. Brandon 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fences should always be installed 2" inside the property line. Some towns and cities have ordinances covering the 'nice' side. check with yours. the rule of thumb is that the 'nice' side faces out.
Check with your local building inspector. Its the safest way for everyone.
2007-05-16 09:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The neighbor is ill informed. You get the nice side....Putting up a skank fence - you could have the city tear out the "eye sore" charges going to him.
City bylaws protect you and inform him.
City bylaws also regulate the height and type of fence that can be built. Differs in each community.
The neighbor is putting up the fence cause they want the privacy...you didn't ask for it. Your neighbor is not allowed to devaluate your property.
If he is putting it up, it is up to him to take care of it.
Get on it right away.
Oh, and it is on his property and cannot be on yours(so the posts must be on his side for it to be his fence)
2007-05-12 08:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your neighbor may choose which side should face out. As for the fence line, I would check with your neihboorhood assoc. if you have one. If you do not live in a sub-division check with your local city codes for compliance information on residential fencing. I would look at it this way, no matter which side of the fence you get, you just got a free fence.
2007-05-12 08:01:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋