Neighbor Fence Rules: Edison vs Perth Amboy

Do I have to face the good side of my Edison fence toward my neighbor?

Edison's Chapter 37 does not impose a 'good side out' rule, so finished-side orientation is not separately enforced by the Township. It is a common neighborly courtesy in New Jersey, and some homeowner association covenants require it, but as a matter of municipal code Edison is silent on the question.

My neighbor's new fence is on my property - what should I do?

Edison will not mediate boundary disputes. Order a current survey from a licensed NJ Land Surveyor to confirm the line, then attempt a written agreement with the neighbor; if that fails, file a trespass or ejectment action in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage. Township zoning enforcement only acts if the fence encroaches into the public right-of-way.

Can a New Jersey neighbor build a tall fence purely to block my view?

If the fence has no legitimate use and was erected from malice, NJ courts can declare it a spite fence and order it removed or reduced, even if it complies with the local height ordinance.

Do I have to split fence costs with my neighbor in New Jersey?

For partition fences between farms or rural parcels, yes, under N.J.S.A. 4:20. For ordinary residential fences, no statute compels sharing absent a written agreement or recorded covenant.