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When Neighbors Can’t Agree
1/27/2012 10:38:54 AM
Although the cost of a fence may be a very small proportion of the value of a home, bitter disputes about fencing are very common. Perhaps after a claim on your Florida home insurance for a burglary or vandalism incident you’ve decided to erect a strong, secure fence to keep out intruders. However, if your neighbors object to your plans a previously cordial relationship between neighbors can turn sour.
What are the causes of fencing disputes? Some of the most common reasons are disputes about the location of a fence, arguments about the style or appearance of a fence and disagreements about whom is responsible for paying for the construction or repair of a fence – but the basic reason underlying most disputes about fencing is that the parties have different priorities.
It helps to avoid fencing disputes if you are aware at the outset of the potential for disagreement and try to address any possible issues before they escalate into disputes. It’s important to be open about your plans, involve your neighbors in discussions and negotiations, and listen to their points of view. Try to create compromises that both parties can accept rather than each party becoming more entrenched and inflexible.
Good luck if you are about to approach a neighbor about a fence you’re planning. Having reached agreement with your neighbors, remember to inform your agent or insurer about your fencing plans in case Florida home insurance is affected.
What are the causes of fencing disputes? Some of the most common reasons are disputes about the location of a fence, arguments about the style or appearance of a fence and disagreements about whom is responsible for paying for the construction or repair of a fence – but the basic reason underlying most disputes about fencing is that the parties have different priorities.
It helps to avoid fencing disputes if you are aware at the outset of the potential for disagreement and try to address any possible issues before they escalate into disputes. It’s important to be open about your plans, involve your neighbors in discussions and negotiations, and listen to their points of view. Try to create compromises that both parties can accept rather than each party becoming more entrenched and inflexible.
Good luck if you are about to approach a neighbor about a fence you’re planning. Having reached agreement with your neighbors, remember to inform your agent or insurer about your fencing plans in case Florida home insurance is affected.
