Let's be real. You never think something as simple as putting up a backyard fence or assembling a storage shed will land you in court. These structures seem harmless enough until your neighbor shows ...

Q: When my house was built in 2007, a chain-link fence was on the property line of the neighbors behind me. My builder added a wood fence on my side of the chain-link fence. Later, another wood fence ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You're relaxing on your porch when you notice our neighbor putting up a new fence. It's not a big deal until it starts leaning ...

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Q: I just sold a townhouse I purchased back in 2001. In 2002, I learned that the wooden fencing parallel to the back of my house had been erroneously installed about 4 feet inside of my homeowners ...

Good fences make good neighbors—unless your neighbor has theirs on your property. “Homeowners often don’t realize that fence disputes aren't just about the fence—they’re about property rights,” says ...

A harmonious relationship with your neighbors can help make your experience as a homeowner more enjoyable, but in some situations, conflict is inevitable. Take fences, for example. You might not have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here in New York, property lines matter. Especially in the suburbs, where fences don't just define where a yard ends, but often ...

You're relaxing on your porch when you notice our neighbor putting up a new fence. It's not a big deal until it starts leaning onto your property. So, what happens next? Let's find out. If a fence is ...