Michigan has no residential Good Neighbor Fence Act. MCL §43.51 covers agricultural partition fences (township fence viewers). Boundary disputes resolved through common law.
Michigan does not have a residential cost-sharing fence statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. MCL §43.51 to 43.62 (partition fence law) applies primarily to agricultural/rural land and involves township fence viewers for dispute resolution. For residential properties, boundary fence disputes are resolved through common law and civil court. Spite fences (built maliciously to annoy neighbors) may be actionable as a nuisance. Property surveys recommended before building near boundary lines.
Civil remedy: lawsuits for encroachment or nuisance. Small claims court for disputes under $6,500. Spite fence: injunction + damages.
Ann Arbor, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisa...
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
Ann Arbor, MI
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