RIGL 34-10-9 requires partition fences to run on the dividing line with each owner maintaining one-half and costs shared equally unless otherwise agreed. RIGL 34-10-17 provides for fence viewers to settle disputes, with decisions binding on present and future occupants (10 days notice required). RIGL 34-10-14 allows owners to make binding agreements for holding and improving partition fences. These state laws apply uniformly throughout Providence County.
Rhode Island has no statutory fence cost-sharing requirement. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. RI does not have a specific spite fence statute like some neighboring states. Fence disputes are generally resolved through civil court. Property line disputes should be resolved through professional surveys. Small claims court handles disputes under $5,000. Homeowners are advised to discuss fence plans with neighbors before construction.
Property line encroachment: civil suit for damages. Fence disputes: civil court or small claims. Costs awarded to prevailing party possible.
Providence County, RI
Rhode Island does not set statewide barking dog standards. Providence County has no county government. Barking dog complaints are handled by individual munic...
Providence County, RI
RIGL 31-42 governs abandoned motor vehicles statewide. Vehicles left 10 or more days in commercial garages after notice are deemed abandoned. Individual muni...
Providence County, RI
Providence County cities prohibit sidewalk blocking and unpaved front-yard parking. Providence Code §23-21 and Cranston Code require paved driveway surfaces....
Providence County, RI
Urban Providence County cities (Providence, Central Falls, Pawtucket) restrict or prohibit backyard chickens. Smithfield, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Johnston a...
Providence County, RI
RIGL 4-12 requires all apiaries in Rhode Island to be registered annually with the RIDEM Director by March 1. Movement permits are required under RIGL 4-12-8...
Providence County, RI
All aerial consumer fireworks and firecrackers are illegal throughout Rhode Island under RIGL 11-13-1. Only ground-based sparkling devices (sparklers, snaps,...
See how Providence County's neighbor fence rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.