Flowood addresses boundary fences and neighbor disputes through local ordinances. Mississippi follows general common law principles for shared fences and property line placement.
Flowood handles fence boundary disputes through local ordinances and Mississippi common law. Mississippi does not have a comprehensive statewide fence law like some states. Fences should be built entirely on the owner's property or on the property line with neighbor agreement. A property survey is strongly recommended before installing boundary fences. The finished side of the fence customarily faces outward toward the neighbor, though this may not be legally required. Shared boundary fences may require cost-sharing agreements between neighbors. MS Code Ann. §89-13-1 et seq. covers property boundary disputes. Spite fences built solely to annoy a neighbor may be addressed as a nuisance under local ordinance. Mediation services may be available through local courts for fence disputes.
Encroaching fences may require removal. Property line disputes resolved through civil court. Nuisance fences: $100 to $300 fine under local ordinance.
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