California's Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code §841) applies in Lodi, requiring adjoining landowners to share the cost of maintaining boundary fences equally. Spite fences exceeding 10 feet are prohibited under Civil Code §841.4.
The California Good Neighbor Fence Act (Civil Code §841) applies in Lodi and requires adjoining landowners to share equally in maintaining boundary fences. Either neighbor may request contribution for reasonable replacement or repair. Spite fences (over 10 feet, built maliciously to annoy a neighbor) constitute a private nuisance under Civil Code §841.4. Lodi's height and setback requirements also apply. Boundary disputes should first be addressed through direct communication or mediation.
Civil remedy: neighbor can sue for share of costs. Spite fence: injunction + damages. Small claims court for disputes under $12,500.
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