Massachusetts General Law Chapter 49 §21 governs shared fence obligations between neighbors. Brookline does not have a local ordinance superseding state law. Disputes about fence placement require a property survey.
Under MGL c. 49 §21, neighboring property owners sharing a boundary line fence are generally equally responsible for maintenance and repair costs. Brookline does not maintain a local fence neighbor-dispute ordinance beyond state law. Property boundary disputes require a licensed land surveyor. In Brookline's dense neighborhoods, fence placement disputes are common; residents can seek guidance from the Town's Building Department or pursue civil remedies.
Fence disputes are generally civil matters; code violations are handled by the Building Department.
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