Fences Can Cause Problems

Not all fences are built on the right side of the property line and even when neighbors are extremely friendly problems can arise when one decides to sell the property. Say for example you decide to sell and your neighbor's fence extends onto your property. When the buyer of your property attempts to buy the title insurance required to obtain a mortgage, the title company may not fully insure the property because the fence encroaches upon it. So, even though the misplaced fence might currently represent no problem to either owner, it could be prudent to ward off future trouble by agreeing now to move the fence to where it should be.