Massachusetts Fence Line Agreement

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US-13395BG
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An agreed boundary is when property owners approve a new line dividing their properties. The line may not be the true boundary, and it does not have legal force until both parties sign a lot line agreement.
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FAQ

A fence 7 feet or less in height is allowed to be placed on the owner's property line.

Customers having new fencing installed often ask us exactly where they should position their new fence. Getting it right avoids (potentially costly) disputes over encroachment in the future. As a rule of thumb, the outer face of the fence should be placed along the boundary. The posts should stand on your land.

Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!

Fences 6 feet in height or less do not require a building permit. Fences over 6 feet require a permit.

The local ordinance at issue required that any type of residence must be setback at least 10 feet from a property line and at least 20 feet from the street.

How Close To The Property Line Can I Build? Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.

The state requires landowners on both sides of a boundary fence to share construction and maintenance costs, unless other arrangements were made. If a neighbor doesn't pay, the other can file a complaint with the county's designated fence viewer, and collect twice the amount of the delinquent owner's share.

How Close To The Property Line Can I Build? Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.

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Massachusetts Fence Line Agreement