California Civil Code §841 (Good Neighbor Fence Act) requires equal cost-sharing for boundary fences between neighboring properties in Manteca unless the neighbors agree otherwise. Notice must be given at least 30 days before construction.
CA Civil Code §841 provides that adjoining landowners are mutually responsible for the reasonable costs of construction and maintenance of a good neighbor fence. Before building or replacing a shared fence, the initiating owner must provide the neighbor written notice at least 30 days in advance describing the work, materials, and cost estimate. The cost is presumed to be split equally unless one neighbor derives a disproportionate benefit or caused the need for the fence. Disputes over fence costs may be resolved in Small Claims Court. Manteca's MMC Chapter 17.46 governs fence location and height but does not modify the state's cost-sharing requirement.
Disputes over shared fence costs are civil matters resolved in court. Fence placement violations subject to code enforcement.
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