Clovis, CA Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Shared Cost
- CA Civ §841
- Notice Required
- 30 days written
- Spite Fence
- CA Civ §841.4 (>10 ft)
- Forum
- Civil court
Summary
CA Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) presumes equal shared cost between adjoining owners for boundary fences. CA Civil §841.4 prohibits spite fences over 10 ft intended to annoy neighbors. Written 30-day notice before construction required for cost sharing.
841. (a) Adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them. (b) (1) Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of the fence. (2) Where a landowner intends to incur costs for a fence described in paragraph (1), the landowner shall give 30 days’ prior written notice to each affected adjoining landowner. The notice shall include notification of the presumption of equal responsibility for the reasonable costs of construction
Full Breakdown
The Good Neighbor Fence Act requires 30 days' written notice to neighbor with cost estimate, design, and timeline before claiming shared cost. Neighbor may rebut equal-share presumption with evidence of disproportionate benefit. Spite fences (over 10 ft maliciously built to annoy) are a private nuisance under §841.4. Clovis does not have local boundary fence mediation beyond state law.
Violations & Fines
Non-payment of shared cost: civil court action. Spite fence: abatement plus damages via private nuisance suit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my neighbor have to split the cost of a boundary fence?
What is a spite fence?
Sources & Official References
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