Pasadena does not require neighbor consent for fence installation. Under California Civil Code, boundary fences are a shared responsibility. The good neighbor rule suggests the finished side face outward.
Pasadena homeowners may install fences on their own property without neighbor consent. California Civil Code § 841 addresses boundary line fences, making them the shared responsibility of adjoining owners. Costs for maintenance of boundary fences may be shared. The finished side of a fence is customarily directed outward toward neighbors. Property surveys are recommended to confirm property lines before construction.
Fences on a neighbor's property may be ordered removed. Boundary disputes are civil matters handled in court.
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