California Civil Code Sections 841-841.4 (Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013) governs shared boundary fences in San Diego. Adjoining landowners are presumed equally responsible for maintaining boundary fences. A neighbor must give 30 days written notice before fence work.
Under California Civil Code Sections 841-841.4 (the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013), adjoining landowners are presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of boundary fences. Before beginning fence work, a property owner must give the adjoining neighbor at least 30 days written notice including a description of the problem, proposed solution, estimated cost, and proposed timeline. If neighbors cannot agree, either party may pursue the matter in small claims court. San Diego does not have a separate local ordinance beyond state law for shared fences. The 'good side' facing outward is a common custom but not a legal requirement in San Diego. Property line surveys may be necessary to establish the exact boundary before building a shared fence.
Disputes handled through civil court, typically small claims. Cost-sharing obligations enforceable under state law. Non-paying neighbor may have a lien placed on their property.
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