NY Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law 843 governs division fences; shared boundary fences require mutual agreement. Finished side of fence typically must face neighbor per local custom; not statutorily required.
RPAPL 843 allows either owner to seek order to contribute to reasonable fence cost between agricultural parcels. For residential, common law governs. Spite fences over 10 ft actionable as private nuisance under RPAPL 843-a. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement. This neighbor rules rule under Rensselaer County's fences ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Rensselaer County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Rensselaer County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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