Propery line and fence

[sweettractors]

If you own livestock and need a fence to keep them in and the neighbor does not want a fence because he retired and sold his livestock 10 years ago, around here, you would try to get the neighbor to agree to the type fence needed and amount of $ that would be required to put it up. Usualy they agree to a common sense proposal. If they dont or wont, We put the fence up as proposed (moderation in mind on cost and type) and send the neighbor the bill. This is a asset for his farm as well as yours and he is obligated to pay his 1/2. The alternative is that a farmer with livestock, that joined a group of neighbors that had no need for fences, would foot all the bill on alll sides of his property. This is not equitable or based in common law--My personal experience has been to ask to divide the expenses and if they wont, I pay it all myself. Then, in the future, If that neighbor's livestock get out on my property and did damage to my crops, I would put them in my barn and feed them, Then He would need to get his checkbook ready to settle on crop damages, fence repairs,boarding fees etc., In order, to get his animal back--In the long run, He would have been better off paying for 1/2 the fence in the beginning (Just like a good neighbor should)-- Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *New and Used Sickle Mowers In Stock Today*

 

[Lazy]

Hi

looks like they might be going to change the kentucky fence law according to this website.

http://ourworld.cs.com/changethelaw/index.htm?f=fs

Charlie.

 

[Lazy]

Hi
This is the Missouri fence law

http://www.mofb.org/mofborg.nsf/0/1D09644B438AF8C686256AB8006ADB48?Opendocument

Charlie

 

[Alan L.]

I don't know what the law is here, but I won't be paying for any of my neighbors' fences, as long as I don't need it.

 

[Lazy]

Hi
Alan I agree with you, we have a fence for our horse and I wouldn't even think of asking a neighbor to pay half. those are stupid laws. I put the fence on my side about 6 inches. I don't like sharing things like that I like to have total control if I want to change it for some reason.

Charlie.

 

[Lazy]

I wonder if I can give the county a bill for half of the cost to build the fence along the county road?

Charlie.

 

[polecat]

How'd u find the fence laws???would u please help me find the fence laws way up here in liddle ol maine......pretty please!!!!
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[wroughtn_harv]

Thanks Charlie for a couple of very interesting links.

In Texas the farmer is responsible for his livestock is my understanding. If an animal gets out and causes damage it's his nickel.

More than one favoritest cow or pony has went to auction because it was a fence buster. I've got a bud who has a beautiful longhorn steer. Bud cusses that animal like it's an off colored step child that limps. He swears the steer can jump a four and a half foot fence.

I'd have to see it to believe it. But he does seem to get out without leaving any sign of fence damage.

 

[Dave___in___CT]

Hi...


Why not put the fence 2-3 feet on your property... so there's enough room to work on it from either side and still be on your property... ?


Dave...

 

[Wannafish]

For those of you who place the fence just a few inches inside your property line, keep in mind you are required to maintain the "entire" fence. It is, after all, completely on your property. When the fence is of post and wire construction this should not be a problem. However, if it is a wood rail fence it makes it a little harder to paint on the far side without trespassing. In the case of a privacy or stockade type fence it makes it impossible. I have seen the courts here in Michigan make people remove and relocate thier new privacy fences so they had enough room (2 feet in one case and 4 feet in another) to maintain the far side. This has the effect of giving the use of your land on the far side of the fence to your neighbor.

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