Neighbor Fence Rules: Sonora vs Twain Harte

Does my neighbor have to pay for half the fence in Sonora?

Under the Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code section 841), adjoining landowners are presumed to share fence costs equally. You must provide 30-day written notice before starting work.

What if my neighbor builds a spite fence?

A fence over 10 feet erected to annoy a neighbor is a private nuisance under Civil Code section 841.4. You can challenge it in civil court.

How do I initiate shared fence work with my neighbor?

Provide a written notice at least 30 days before work begins, describing the proposed fence work and estimated costs. Both parties should agree on the scope and share costs equally.

Who pays for a fence between neighbors in Tuolumne County?

California's Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code §841) applies in unincorporated Tuolumne County, requiring equal cost-sharing for boundary fences between adjacent properties. Property owners must provide 30-day written notice before starting shared fence work.

What are the rules about shared fences in Tuolumne County?

State Law: CA Civil Code §841. Cost Sharing: Equal between neighbors. Notice: 30-day written notice required. Spite Fence: CA Civil Code §841.4 (>10 ft).