Livonia requires fences to be built within the owner property line, and Michigan law encourages (but does not require) sharing costs of boundary fences between neighboring landowners.
Fences in Livonia must be built entirely on the owner property and cannot encroach on the neighbor land without a written agreement. The finished or good side of a fence is customarily installed facing the neighbor, though this is a cultural norm rather than strict law. Michigan law includes fence viewer statutes historically used in agricultural contexts where boundary fences could be cost-shared; these are less applicable in suburban Livonia, and most neighbor fence disputes are resolved through civil agreement or, if necessary, litigation. Before building, owners should obtain a survey to confirm boundaries and avoid encroachment. Recorded easements may also restrict where a fence can go. Utility locate (MISS DIG 811) is required before digging.
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