Shared boundary fences are governed by NY Real Property Law §840. Neighbors can equally share cost and maintenance of a properly sited boundary fence. Schenectady County has no additional ordinance.
NY RPL §840 (the 'division fence' statute) lets adjoining owners share costs of a fence on the property line. Either owner can build such a fence and obtain half the cost from the other under a formal notice procedure before town fence viewers. Schenectady County towns retain the fence-viewer role, though it's rarely invoked. Best practice is a written agreement. Fences must be entirely on the building owner's side unless a mutual agreement places them on the line.
No criminal penalty; civil actions in town court or Supreme Court for cost recovery and removal.
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