Rhode Island RIGL 34-10 governs shared fence obligations in Cranston. Partition fences on property lines are maintained equally by both owners. Fence viewers settle disputes. Spite fences are a private nuisance with damages recoverable.
Under RIGL 34-10-9, partition fences on property dividing lines are maintained by each owner on their respective half, with costs shared equally. RIGL 34-10-17 authorizes fence viewers to settle disputes with decisions binding on current and future occupants after 10 days' notice. RIGL 34-10-14 allows written agreements for fence maintenance. RIGL 34-10-20 declares spite fences a private nuisance. Cranston does not provide city-level fence dispute mediation — state law and civil courts govern neighbor fence disputes.
Failure to maintain partition fence: neighbor may repair and recover half cost via fence viewers. Spite fence: civil damages. Fence viewer decisions are binding.
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