Is my neighbor allowed to put a fence directly on the property line?
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Is my neighbor allowed to put a fence directly on the property line?
My neighbor is putting a fence between the houses. If he puts a fence up, it will be approximately 2 feet from my back porch. Does he have to stay back so many feet or can he put this directly on the line?
Asked on October 10, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The laws in each state pretty much allow a property owner to do whatever he or she wants to do with their property so long as there is no zoning or other statutory violation resulting from the conduct.
In your situation if your neighbor is placing a fence along your and his/her property line, such is allowable provided that the type of fence as well as height is permitted within your county or township.
I understand your concern that the fence is going to be two (2) feet or so from your backyard but if the fence is along the stated property line and is allowed to be constructed by the building and permit and zoning departments where you reside, there is very little that you can do about it.
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