Under California Civil Code Section 841, the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013, boundary fences between adjoining residential properties are presumed to benefit both owners equally and costs are shared. Written 30-day notice is required before construction or replacement.
Civil Code Section 841 presumes that boundary fences benefit both adjoining landowners equally, so construction, maintenance, and replacement costs are shared 50-50. A property owner must provide 30 days written notice to the neighbor before building or replacing a shared fence, including a description of the problem, proposed solution, estimated cost, and cost-sharing proposal. The neighbor may rebut the equal-share presumption by showing undue financial hardship or that the fence is unnecessary. Civil Code Section 841.4 separately prohibits spite fences over 10 feet tall built maliciously. Rancho Cordova does not add local fence dispute rules beyond state law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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