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Neighbors and Disputes

Welcome to the "Neighbors and Disputes" section of FindLaw's Real Estate Center. Here you will find information on property rights and boundary issues, and tips on handling common types of neighbor disputes -- including conflicts over noise, trees, fences, and animals.

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Learn About Neighbors and Disputes

Neighbor Relations Basics:

Do's and Don'ts: Neighbor Relations - Tips on dealing with those who live nearby.
My Neighbor is a Nuisance - Explains the legal concept that is often raised when a neighbor is doing something that is beyond annoying.

Property Boundaries:

Shared Boundaries - Definition of air space, dividing lines, and other types of commonly shared boundaries.
Property Boundaries, Lines and Neighbors FAQ - Answers to common property boundary issues.
Boundary Disputes - Lists ways to resolve boundary disputes.
Top 10 Reasons to Have Your Property Surveyed - Because a survey will help settle boundary disputes, among other things.

Fences and Neighbors:

Neighbor Disputes and Fences - Lists some things to keep in mind regarding fences and neighbor disputes, like local ordinances and boundary lines.
Fencing Laws FAQs - Answers to common questions about fencing laws, including height, maintenance, and appearance requirements.

Trees and Neighbors:

Neighbor Disputes and Trees – Discusses whether it’s ok to cut off your neighbors tree branches that grow on your side of the fence.
Neighbor Disputes and Trees - Discusses how to resolve tree conflicts.

More Neighbor Disputes:

Neighbor Disputes and Animals - Brief account of how having too many pets may violate local zoning, health, or noise ordinances.
Neighbor Disputes and Views, Noise, and More - Lists things that may spark a neighbor dispute.
What to Do About a Neighbor's Noise - FAQs - Things you can do to help eliminate or reduce your neighbor’s noise without breaking the law.
Homeowners' Right to Views - Learn how to handle a view problem.
Your Scenic View and Your Neighbor's Tree FAQ - Get answers to common questions that arise when a neighbor’s tree threatens to block the scenic view from your home.
Neighbor Disputes Over Water Damage - Find out what the law says when damages stem from a neighbor’s broken pipes, faulty drains, and other factors.
Your Neighbors' Right to Farm Learn what the law says about “farming” in and around your neighborhood.