Oregon does not have a shared fence cost statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. Rural and agricultural properties may reference ORS 105.175–105.190 line fence statutes. Spite fences may be actionable as nuisance under common law.
Oregon does not have a Good Neighbor Fence Act like California. Each property owner is generally responsible for fences on their own property. ORS 105.175 to 105.190 provides line fence statutes that apply primarily to rural and agricultural property, not urban residential. For boundary fences, written agreements between neighbors are recommended. Spite fences may be actionable as a nuisance under common law. Disputes may be resolved through mediation or small claims court.
Civil remedy for property line disputes. Small claims court for disputes under $10,000. Nuisance action for spite fences.
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