Fence neighbor disputes in Suffolk County are governed by NY Real Property Law and common law. NY RPAPL 843 (spite fence statute) prohibits fences over 10 feet erected maliciously to annoy a neighbor. No statutory shared-cost requirement exists; costs are contractual or common law.
Boundary disputes are resolved through NY Supreme Court (Suffolk County Supreme Court, Riverhead). Survey discrepancies are common in older Suffolk subdivisions and can be resolved by a licensed surveyor. NY RPAPL 501-551 governs adverse possession. Party wall and shared fence agreements should be recorded with the Suffolk County Clerk. Good-neighbor fences (finished side out) are a town aesthetic standard in some codes but not county-wide.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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