The height of the fence between neighbors according to the law 2021–2022: in a private house of individual housing construction and on a plot in SNT

The height of the fence is a standard clearly defined in SNiP 30-02-97*. Its new edition was adopted in 2022. This is SP 53.13330.2019. Compliance with the standards is mandatory in individual housing construction plots according to the law for 2021–2022, and in other types of land ownership - summer cottages, SNT, private household plots and in populated areas. But there are nuances that determine how high the fence between neighbors should be, as well as the material it is made of, and the existence of a mutual notarized agreement. They allow you to install a fence with deviations from accepted rules.

In a private house

Basic documentation

Note that restrictions on the height of the fence on the street side were not officially adopted. This should not be forgotten. The maximum permissible height is determined by municipal or local authorities, but for the façade of a private house, according to the law of the Russian Federation, no specific parameter is provided. A very high fence can be installed from the street even in SNT, when neighbors and the management of the non-profit association have no complaints about this.

Fence between neighbors in a village

Basic requirements for a fence on the site:

1. According to the current law, land allotment must be limited to the extent confirmed by ownership documents from an authorized cadastral institution with a state license. And even at the dacha, according to the law, the boundaries of the site are marked by a fence.
2. Federal standards established in SNiP apply only to the standard that determines how high a fence can be installed between neighbors. The need to designate the optimal parameter arose to prevent numerous disagreements and disputes. By observing this parameter, you can prevent violation of the rights of owners on either side of the fence.
3. According to GOST, it should not contain damaging elements that could cause damage to passers-by, children, neighbors, or the family of the owner of the plot.
4. Officially determined, the height of the fence between neighboring plots by law should not exceed the required level in order to prevent darkening of the garden, lack of aeration and other unpleasant aspects that may result in complaints and demands or height restrictions.
5. A fence higher than SNiP (SP) norms is acceptable if the fence has the necessary transparency for light and air, but at the same time achieves its intended purpose - it closes the area from prying eyes. It does not matter whether the fence is built of brick or wood. Using both materials, it is possible to build in such a way that the requirement of permeability is maintained, and the neighboring plot does not suffer.

High fence in the city
The SNiP collection, adopted since 2010 as a legislative argument in legal disputes, or the GOST, compiled long ago, which has not lost any relevance - all these are methodological guidelines for determining the maximum height of a fence in accordance with the standards.

To correctly determine the maximum permissible parameters of the front part of the fence, it is better to consult with a competent lawyer who deals with such issues. He is also aware of the restrictive regulations existing by the regional authorities.

In order to install a fence between areas, you need to refer to SP 30-102-99 or rely on SP 53.13330.2019.

But the latter, even with adjustments, is not responsible for what the fence between neighbors should be according to the law in 2021–2022, where the vertical size is determined only on dacha plots.

In Moscow, St. Petersburg or any other city, you will need the Town Planning Code or instructions from city authorities; the height of the fence between neighbors in a private house depends on the instructions of local or regional norms and requirements. In SNT, this issue may be determined by the charter of the gardening partnership.

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Need to pay attention

Earlier, in 2022, amendments to SP 53.13330.2011 were adopted, according to which the height of the fence in a dacha cooperative between neighboring private houses and plots cannot exceed 1.5 meters, and the material can only be chain-link mesh.

Country houses

But no one prohibits construction at a dacha with other parameters if a written agreement is reached with the neighbor and the administration is notified about this. In 2022, this situation remains the same and no new standards have been adopted.

Summary

Inexpensive fences are:

• wattle of branches, vines;
• photo grid on a simple frame / welded mesh;
• fence;
• metal grating (welded mesh);
• made of slate;
• Rabitz;
• metal picket fence.

Fences from the middle price segment:

• wooden - picket fence, herringbone, checkerboard, lattice, blinds, ranch;
• from corrugated sheet;
• made of polycarbonate;
• from artificial stone;
• made of simple ceramic bricks;
• metal ranch,
• Alpine wicker made of wood;
• metal blinds and wickerwork;
• gabions;
• from blocks;
• from timber;
• plastic;
• mirror based on PVC.

Fences are expensive:

• from agglomerates and wild stone;
• made of clinker bricks;
• forged;
• glass.

Combined fences with inserts made from expensive raw materials are also more expensive than others. And the budget for a hedge depends entirely on the seedlings: the larger and stronger they are, the more expensive they are.

Standards for fence

The legislation on development in 2011 was supplemented by a decree according to which even the maximum height of 150 cm (the generally accepted norm) is not considered legal if the rule of opacity to air or light is violated. It also applies to individual housing construction (private sector), but deviations may again be allowed if the other party to the agreement has no objections and is ready to confirm its consent in writing.

At the same time, the front fence does not have such restrictions; its maximum height is not limited in order to protect the household from attacks by intruders from a city street or driveway in the village.

But it is necessary to take into account that:

• GOST has long determined the requirements for a fence according to the material of manufacture (brick or corrugated board), safety precautions when working at height, as well as taking precautions when working with different types of building materials;
• the main purpose determines the placement of part of the fence - on the facade, between plots, on the back side or along the road, the location of the house on the edge of a populated area;
• 5 meters is the most optimal parameter for a perimeter fence - it allows you to jump over and climb over in case of emergency, but protects access to your neighbor’s land under normal conditions;
• one of the main points is the territorial affiliation of the land plot (the charters of partnerships or dacha cooperatives may allow deviations from the norms);
• the height may be prohibited or permitted on the basis of sanitary and hygienic, fire safety rules or public safety standards.

Permissible fence height according to the law and SNiP standards in 2022
As a rule, the installation of a fence can be determined by the terrain (non-standard slope, windy side, requiring additional protective measures during installation) or the characteristics of the climatic zone. This is especially true for the now popular profiled sheet, which can give a sailing effect and create an additional threat of destruction (and therefore a danger to others).

We must not forget that federal laws do not establish the maximum permissible height of a street fence, provided that safety regulations are followed. The only thing that needs to be observed in an individual structure is the distance from the gate or gate to the roadway of at least 2 meters 50 centimeters. Otherwise, you need to build in such a way that the opening occurs inward, onto the local area.

Video description

Example of fences made from other materials in the video:

Another type of wooden horizontal fence is fencing using a block house . This type of cladding panel is thick enough to withstand severe mechanical loads. And the decorative properties of the panels fit perfectly into the rural landscape, especially if the house is built from rounded logs, lined with a block house or siding with a similar profile.

Block house, one of the most unusual finishing materials, also looks great as a fence Source svoidomstroim.ru

Of course, this is not the cheapest fence - according to this characteristic, a block house does not lag behind most types of fencing made from planed lumber.

Requirements of the law and norms of SNiP (SP)

Most citizens of the Russian Federation either own individual land plots of various forms of ownership, or save money to acquire them. According to today's legislation, every owner must build a fence to mark the boundaries of his land. Therefore, it is necessary to install street barriers.

Retreats from the fence on the individual housing construction site according to the law in 2021–2022

The main document for compliance with the norms of fence construction is considered to be SP 53.13330.2011 (SNiP 30-02-97 as amended), to which some adjustments were made in 2022.

Therefore, now you need to be guided by an even newer edition, which determines what the maximum height of the fence at the boundary between neighboring plots should be according to the law.

Although neither the old nor the new edition of the joint venture indicates how many meters will be considered legal when constructing the front part of the fence or the back part, facing another street or driveway, if the site is located end-to-end.

Long-term construction practice indicates that the absence of restrictions at the federal level does not mean that there are no defining documents at the territorial level. Meanwhile, failure to comply with current standards risks administrative liability or even criminal liability, depending on what law was violated by the owner.

Read: At what distance from the fence can a garage be built: SNiP standards and the 2022 law in SNT and individual housing construction

Wooden fence on a private plot

We must not forget that the Law of the Russian Federation in 2021–2022 regulates fence parameters only in some cases. These include:

• personal subsidiary plots (PHS), where it is allowed to grow crops and breed birds and livestock;
• gardening non-profit partnerships (SNT), which may have additional requirements for the appearance and height of fences facing the street;
• dacha partnerships that do not have a commercial background (so-called dacha cooperatives).

Metal fences for a private house

• Metal fences for a private home are varied; they can be picket, mesh, or forged.

Chic decoration

• Among the advantages is reliable protection against penetration into your territory, since it is almost impossible to cut them or damage them using improvised means. If you use corrugated sheeting, no one will be able to look into your yard. The distinctive quality of metal is its durability; in addition, the surfaces of metal fences are coated with a layer that protects against problems such as corrosion or rust.
• This type of fence is easy to construct, reliable and resistant to external influences. In addition, a metal fence can be made in any color that suits your overall design solution.
• The disadvantage can be considered the rather high price, especially if it is a cast product. Nets are much cheaper. In addition, after a couple of decades, a metal fence will still need painting and additional treatment to prevent rust. Nevertheless, the popularity of such fences is great.

Features of legislation

Nevertheless, even according to the federal laws of the Russian Federation in 2022, there are no height restrictions for the construction of a street fence. To build a high barrier against intruders, you will not need permission to build a part overlooking a quarry or ravine. By the way, the law does not prohibit leaving hard-to-reach areas without a fence, from which access to the site is difficult due to the terrain.

Fence between neighbors in the country

The basic requirements for the construction of a barrier from the street, described in the standards, are conditional in nature - not to pose a threat to others and not to interfere with ventilation and lighting.

But since there are no standards for ventilation and illumination of public areas (at least not yet), it is very difficult to prove in a lawsuit that excessive height interferes with anything.

One way or another, in the private sector, when building a townhouse or cottage in an urban environment, restrictions adopted by city authorities or the Town Planning Code may become an obstacle.

It should be noted that the standard level of street fences is a common occurrence in an urban village or in an SNT (garden partnership). But if, after consulting with a lawyer, it turns out that the individual housing construction is located in a rural area where there are no regulations, the height requirements will be determined by other factors.

First of all, there must be a strip foundation for the fence, if a euro-picket fence or corrugated sheet is used (this also applies to heavy metal fences), the fire safety of the building, and the strength of the pillars used in the installation of the fence.

The photo below shows the fence of a private house in the village.

Fence between neighbors on a private housing plot

As a rule, experts advise limiting the height to no more than 2.2–2.5 meters. It is optimal if the owner of the land needs to limit access to any type of local area, prevent entry into it through a fence, or limit access to the garden with fruits.

In the latter case, it must be taken into account that the distance to a high tree from the fence should be at least 4 meters. And even if there are no restrictions, it is better to focus on the height of the neighbors’ fence. Otherwise, neighbors will be able to file more than one lawsuit.

Brick fences for a private house

Nowadays they are especially in fashion, they are convenient because you can choose the appropriate height and thickness of the fence yourself, such fences are practical and reliable, not to mention the fact that many can lay the brickwork themselves, without resorting to the services of workers.

The advantages of brick fences for a private home include:

1. Reliability . This is a high-strength fence that completely hides the territory from prying eyes and, at the required height, from encroachments on your property.
2. Durability - brickwork is resistant to temperature changes, rain, snow and other climatic factors.
3. A respectable appearance, especially if you complement the fence with architectural elements in the form of arches or columns.
4. Does not require painting or other maintenance.
5. Transforms the appearance of the entire territory, being a design part of the landscape.

Creates a wonderful appearance
. Among the disadvantages:

1. The relative high cost of both the brick itself and its installation.
2. Used brick (if you made a fence out of it to save money) is less durable.
3. Additional need for a foundation , which entails additional costs.

• The fence can be made of facing bricks, which are used for decorative masonry, giving the opportunity to have different color schemes and complement it with wood.
• You can decorate with crushed bricks, which will make the structure lighter and more elegant. Rough ceramic bricks come in different shades, which makes it possible to create your own color scheme.
• As for the usual sand-lime bricks, they are inferior in appearance to other types, but are the most reliable in operation. The clinker brick that is fashionable today is quite durable, without voids, but also quite expensive.
• Hyper-pressed brick is resistant to external natural influences, is available in different colors and can be either chipped or smooth. And finally, fences made from Lego bricks, which are not laid out in the usual way, but are connected from separate parts and glued together using special glue, are also popular.

Brick can be successfully combined with wood, corrugated board, metal picket fence, forging, stone, as well as with each other, combining chipped or decorative types with ordinary ones.

Can be combined

How to build a fence between plots

Let us immediately emphasize that the new federal law on fences provides additional conditions for delimiting small areas. In the previous edition, it was still possible to build a fence that was permeable to air and light, while avoiding any complaints.

Standards for the location of buildings on sites in SNT and individual housing construction according to SNiP (SP) and SanPiN in 2021–2022

Today, in the law discussed by legislators since 2022, there are no discrepancies in the understanding of height - one and a half meters, or even better - a meter, and the structure must certainly be mesh. Fencing cannot be installed higher without proper approvals.

This is caused not only by the need to comply with housing standards in very limited areas, but also by fire requirements and rules. The main method recommended in such cases is to reach a mutual agreement with a neighbor. All this applies to the Moscow and Leningrad regions (MO and LO), Moscow, St. Petersburg and all other regions of Russia, be it cities, villages or rural settlements.

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But if the relationship doesn’t work out, you shouldn’t despair; there are several other methods for creating a solid fence:

• you can install a mesh structure of the required height and make it impenetrable to prying eyes (the Internet is replete with similar methods - from embroidery with old threads to camouflage mesh and threading plastic slats);
• note that, moving away from the demarcation boundary exactly one meter (but not a centimeter less), you can build a fence of any configuration and degree of impenetrability (the ban on a solid fence only applies to one that runs exactly along the demarcation boundary, but on your own site you can do the same) ;
• establish at least one hive on the site - bees are subject to the apiary law, and this makes it possible to build a structure of the required height;
• resort to constructing a low solid fence, and build up the rest of the part with transparent material that transmits light and reflects prying eyes (such materials are already on sale, but this is not a cheap pleasure).

Moreover, the last technique has been tested several times, and there is documentary evidence of this. Low, meter high, installed on the boundary, this is a signal one. With its help, you can insure yourself against bad neighbors if they decide to seize what they think is free territory.

Below is a video on this topic.

Inexpensive fence for a private home

• Now, with a huge selection of materials, it is quite possible to find an option that is acceptable both in price and quality. Of course, a budget fence for a private home also needs to be thought out regarding what purpose it serves and what its main function is: preventing free passage through your territory or decorative.
• For example, it is quite acceptable to fence a small area with a chain-link mesh, a larger area with a picket fence , and if you need to inexpensively fence a large area, then corrugated sheeting .
• The most expensive is a metal fence made of Euro picket fence, which is durable, resistant to gusts of wind, and at the same time looks quite aesthetically pleasing on the site. The practicality of such a fence allows you to even make it the base surface for a street lighting scheme. Among the disadvantages are the relatively lengthy installation and the attractiveness of a metal fence for “metal workers” who hand over stolen metal for pennies to scrap collection points.

Fence

• A fence made of polycarbonate , which is usually combined with another material, will cost less It is quite durable (if all technologies are followed and a UV layer is applied) and easy to install. Corrugated sheeting can also be chosen inexpensively, and it is better to use this material for fencing a small area, since it must be installed on a foundation, and this is an additional expense. This is a very popular budget option.

Polycarbonate

• Plastic is also affordable for most, it is durable and easy to assemble, and looks quite attractive. In addition, it does not require special care. Well known to everyone, familiar and quite affordable - a chain-link mesh, which even a novice owner can install. But it also has disadvantages: it is not particularly durable, it also opens up a wide view of your territory to prying eyes, and it also quickly loses its appearance under the influence of external factors.
• A wooden fence is the most budget-friendly option for fencing, especially since, with desire and skill, you can create almost a masterpiece out of it. Among the advantages of such fencing are its undoubted environmental friendliness and easy installation, but its disadvantages include fragility and a high degree of susceptibility to external factors.

Budget and environmentally friendly

• One of its varieties is a palisade, which is also quick and easy to install. And finally, planting living trees or shrubs that are woven into a hedge - if you don’t use outlandish overseas plants for this, of course, is quite affordable for people with average incomes. One more piece of advice: if your fence has lost its former appearance, do not rush to change it. Try updating it with a photo grid.

What else to pay attention to

Note that if you keep all payment documents from the company that will supply building materials and take photographs of the second blind fence, which is everywhere at least a meter apart, the court upholds its construction. Disputes may arise over the fact that the fence damages the plantings in the neighbor's garden. In this case, you can demand an examination - it is not cheap, and the neighbors will pay for it - the losing party is guaranteed.

Often, the need to build a blind fence arises from constant grassing of plantings by neighbor's livestock, walks by a dog that has chosen someone else's garden as a hunting ground. If pets are large, then it will not be difficult for them to jump over a low fence. True, cats can also penetrate through the roof, where they get through the balcony, but this is no longer so dangerous for crops.

The photo shows a high neighbor's hedge.

Fencing between plots in a private house

Tips on how to reduce the cost of a fence

• Combine materials. For example, install a beautiful metal fence on the side adjacent to the street, and a cheap mesh between neighbors.
• Do some of the work yourself. To avoid paying for dismantling, remove the old fence yourself. If you feel that you can install the supports and tension the mesh yourself, do so.
• Think about where and how many wickets you will make. This part of the work costs more.
• Calculate what will be more profitable for you: order a turnkey fence or bring the materials yourself and pay only for the work. To do this, you will have to call fencing and metal supply installation companies.
• Install temporary fencing using leftover building materials. Boards, pipes, pallets, slate, even tires and glass bottles - the handy owners use everything. True, it is difficult to predict how long such a structure will last.
• Invite your neighbors to chip in for the fence. In this case, you can install better fencing while spending less money.

When a neighbor violates the rules

It must be emphasized that the height of the fence between neighboring areas must be observed by law. The courts are considering a huge number of precedents with violations, especially if the person on the other side of the fence has recently moved and completely ignores the requirements of the rules. As a result, the question arises: what to do in case of violations by a neighbor?

High fence between neighbors on individual housing construction land

Therefore, the new version of the law seemed to be a necessary measure back in 2018, although it only came into force in January 2022. Please note that today the new law remains relevant.

Judicial practice shows that when considering a claim in court, it is now possible to refer not only to existing regulations, but also to a new edition that has legal force.

Although for several years now, the court has been taking into account the standards and requirements of SNiP and SP, SanPiN and fire safety.

Capital fence on a summer cottage in SNT

The main goal that all regulatory documentation sets for itself is to ensure the safety of people, prevent access by strangers, as well as intruders and animals, guaranteed respect for the rights of the owner, which is ensured by Article 304 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Under this article, the owner may demand restoration of his legal rights, confirmed by documents of ownership.

Wrought iron fences for a private house

• The main advantage of a forged structure is its artistic value and the ability to not only choose the pattern you like, but also invent it yourself, ordering it according to your own sketch. These are strong and durable structures, at the same time they are completely easy to use.
• A forged fence is much more resistant to corrosion and external atmospheric influences. The main thing is to remember to clean it periodically, which can be easily done using a regular garden hose. It is very presentable, and at the same time successfully resists mechanical stress and any shocks.

As you know, beauty is an expensive pleasure, so the cost of wrought iron fences is high. In addition, they are quite massive, which complicates the process of transportation and installation. Another disadvantage is the openness of such structures, which does not protect from prying eyes.

Forged Splendor

• Having decided to fence your house with a wrought-iron fence, you should decide what functional purpose it will serve, and, based on this, choose the type: either it is a simple stamping, without any artistic frills, or a fence decorated with figured elements. You can also combine these two purposes by using artistic forging only in certain parts of the fence.
• Forged fences can be combined with many materials. So, using polycarbonate, you thereby screen your territory, making it inaccessible to prying eyes, as in the case of combination with corrugated sheeting. An excellent combination of a forged fence with stone or brick , on which forged rods are installed.

What to do if a neighbor installed a high fence

It is quite difficult to protect yourself from illegal actions on the part of neighbors when they erect a fence above the established norm. The main thing to pay attention to in this case is the lack of sunlight and ventilation.

Such inconveniences will lead to excessive shading of the crop, as well as the appearance of mold. The regulatory framework for indicators such as insolation and ventilation has not yet been developed at a sufficient level. In this case, only photographs of the lost crop can help.

First you need to contact the gardening company to which the disputed area belongs. There you need to write a statement complaining about the inconvenience caused by the height of the fence. Fencing standards are always prescribed in the charters of such organizations. If it was not possible to achieve the desired result, then the next step will be to file a claim in court.

In this case, it will not be enough to simply refer to a violation of the SNT or SNIP charter. The court will only take into account violations of the Civil Code.

The application should indicate the request for the demolition of the fence in accordance with Art. 304 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation “Protection of the rights of the owner from violations not related to deprivation of ownership.” According to it, the owner has the right to eliminate all violations of his rights, even if he is not deprived of the right of ownership. The main point is to prove that the neighbor’s installed fence actually violates the rights and interests.

Standards for lighting and ventilation of gardening and summer cottage plots have not been developed. Accordingly, proving their violation is also quite problematic. The only way out is to prove that the height of the neighbor’s fence created a shadow and significantly impaired the growth of the crop. Before referring to such a circumstance, one will have to carry out a whole scientific work:

• weigh the harvest for the previous year with photo and video recording. This action will have to be carried out in advance, but it will help in the future;
• weigh the harvest for the current year after erecting a high neighbor’s fence;
• compare them and indicate deterioration in yield.

In addition to photographic recording, witnesses will provide indispensable assistance. Enlist the help of other neighbors. The more thoroughly the evidence base is prepared, the greater the likelihood of a positive decision.

Blind fencing and requirements for them

Example of a blind fence

A fence with an indicator of 5 meters or more can be erected simultaneously for several reasons, but often in order to:

• provide the required level of noise insulation (settlements are often located along highways and roads, and the first houses (townhouses with balconies) are fenced with a fence of 5 meters or less);
• ensure complete isolation between neighbors' houses.

Watch a video about the permissible height of fencing in the Moscow region according to the 2022 law.

However, it is still recommended to pay attention to the following recommendations:

1. Between sections, the height of the fence should not exceed 1.5 meters. Everything above is only subject to written agreement with the neighbors.
2. Blind hedges should not exceed 2.2 meters in size.
3. This type of fence can be installed exclusively on the side of the roadway and the main facade of a residential building.

The following materials are often used for the construction of fences:

• slate;
• corrugated sheeting;
• brick;
• concrete;
• sheet material.

Corrugated fencing

Fences for a private house made of corrugated sheets

• A corrugated sheet is a fairly thin metal sheet (up to 5 mm), which is stamped (which toughens the metal) . The main shades are silver metal, but you can also find various base colors, the main thing is that all the sheets are from the same batch. various sizes of corrugated sheeting on sale , so you can choose the one that suits your site without subsequent adjustment to the required size.
• A fence made of corrugated sheets for a private home
  is quite easily mounted on a metal frame; the sheets are laid overlapping. The main thing is that the frame itself is leveled and has strong connections - both the reliability of the entire structure and its appearance depend on this. Such fences combine very well with other materials (brick, stone, metal).

Fencing

• If we talk about the durability of the corrugated sheet , then it is treated against corrosion caused by rain or snowfall, and is quite resistant to sub-zero temperatures. The only thing that can affect it is prolonged exposure to sunlight, which contributes to slight fading of the metal.
• The disadvantage of a fence made of corrugated sheets is its weak resistance to impact : if you hit it hard, you cannot avoid a dent, not to mention if a car accidentally drives into it. Therefore, such fences are appropriate in quiet, calm areas where there is no busy traffic.

The height of the fence of a private house according to the law

• As the regulatory documents state, the dividing fence between sections cannot be higher than one and a half meters . But if you want to put up a higher fence, you can cheat a little. According to the rules, the fence is installed at the boundary of the plots, and that’s where you can put it, not too high.
• And, having retreated at least a meter deep into your yard, you can install a fence of the height you need, calling it a utility structure. Thus, formally the law will not be violated.
• A fence for individual residential development is not regulated by regulatory documents . Therefore, each local administration can set (or not set) its own rules. They may be different for each region. It is possible that such regulatory requirements may soon appear, so it is better to discuss the height of your fence in advance both with your neighbors and by applying for construction permits from local administrations. All results must be recorded in writing.

Norms

Law enforcement by neighbors

What height the fence should be is determined by the current legislation of the Russian Federation for SNT, individual housing construction, ONT, private household plots, DNP. In case of non-compliance with the pre-established standards, the owner may be required to demolish the fence through a judicial procedure. However, the majority believes that determining the height of a fence can be done purely individually, and do not want to listen to common sense. In this case, neighbors can act according to the law and report violations to the appropriate authorities.

Some people want to protect their property from prying eyes, and they do not agree to comply with fence height regulations. In this case, it is better to try to resolve the conflict on your own and talk to your neighbors in person. Perhaps they will agree to deviate from generally accepted rules or will even be interested in such actions.

What causes disputes between neighbors when installing a fence?

The neighbors erected a fence at their own expense and one of the sides of your property turned out to be fenced off. It would seem that you should be happy, not a penny has been spent - but part of the fence is there. However, such a surprise rarely causes positive emotions if it is not agreed upon in advance. Let's assume that the boundaries of the site are not violated - this is already a plus, but the fence may be blank and high. It can shade the area, obstruct the flow of fresh air and become hot from the sun. Are the actions of the neighbor who put up the fence legal in this case?

Or another example: while landscaping your garden plot, you, based on your personal design preferences, spent a lot of time and effort to build a custom decorative fence. You don’t disturb your neighbors, you bought expensive plants and built a hedge - but instead of saying thank you, they complain that weeds are creeping into their plot, and cucumbers do not ripen because of the shade, and they threaten to sue if the fence is not removed.

Let's look at who is right and in what case from the point of view of the law.