California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) governs Livermore boundary fences. Costs presumed split equally; 30-day written notice required before construction.
CA Civil Code §841, the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013, creates a legal presumption that adjoining property owners share equally in reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, and replacement of boundary fences benefitting both properties. The statute requires 30 days' written notice before beginning work, including estimated costs, description, timeline, and proposed cost-sharing. Neighbors may rebut the equal-share presumption by showing unequal benefit or undue hardship. CA Civil Code §841.4 prohibits 'spite fences' over 10 feet built maliciously.
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