New York State does not require neighbor consent to build a fence on your property. Fences must be within property lines and comply with local zoning.
Under New York law, property owners may build fences on their property without neighbor consent. Fences must be within the owner's property lines. New York does not have a general statute requiring neighbors to share fence costs. If a fence is on the property line, both owners may share maintenance responsibility. The finished side should face the neighbor's property. Boundary disputes should be resolved through a survey. New York's spite fence law (Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law) may apply if a fence is built solely to annoy a neighbor.
Fences on neighboring property may result in civil disputes. Spite fences may be ordered removed by a court.
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Syracuse, NY
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