NY Real Property Law §840 governs shared boundary fences and cost-sharing between neighbors. Yonkers does not require neighbor consent for fences on your own property, but spite fences may be actionable.
Under NY Real Property Law §840, when a fence sits on a property line, both owners may share in construction and maintenance costs. Fences built entirely on your own side of the line do not require neighbor consent. NY recognizes 'spite fence' claims — unusually tall or ugly fences built solely to annoy a neighbor can be enjoined. Always locate the property line (survey recommended) before building to avoid encroachment disputes.
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