Indiana has no residential Good Neighbor Fence Act. IC §32-26-9 covers agricultural partition fences only. Boundary disputes resolved through common law.
Indiana does not have a residential cost-sharing fence statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. IC §32-26-9 (partition fence law) applies primarily to agricultural/rural land. For residential properties, boundary fence disputes are resolved through common law and civil court. Spite fences may be actionable as a nuisance. Indiana follows strict liability for dog bites (IC §15-20-1), which can affect neighbor relationships around fence adequacy. Property surveys recommended before building near boundary lines.
Civil remedy: lawsuits for encroachment or nuisance. Small claims court for disputes under $8,000. Spite fence: injunction + damages.
Evansville, IN
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Evansville, IN
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Evansville, IN
Evansville regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Evansville, IN
Evansville restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuis...
Evansville, IN
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Evansville, IN
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