Massachusetts General Law Chapter 49 provides the baseline for fence neighbor disputes. Quincy does not have specific shared-fence cost-sharing ordinances; MGL c. 49 §21 governs line fences and shared maintenance obligations between neighbors.
Under MGL c. 49 §21, property owners sharing a boundary line fence are generally equally responsible for maintenance and repair costs. Quincy does not have a local ordinance superseding state law on this matter. Disputes about fence location and shared maintenance are governed by state law and may require a surveyor to establish property lines. Good neighbor fences (finished side facing outward toward the street or neighbor) are the expected practice.
Fence disputes between neighbors are generally civil matters; Inspectional Services handles code violations.
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