{"id":372455,"date":"2017-12-11T12:43:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T17:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/delaware-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-delaware.html"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:12:16","slug":"property-line-and-fence-laws-in-delaware","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/delaware-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-delaware.html","title":{"rendered":"Property Line and Fence Laws in Delaware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Property Line and Fence Laws in Delaware<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Delaware property line and fence laws address property boundaries, fence construction, and responsibilities between neighbors.<\/b><\/blockquote>\r\n

Even the best of neighbors disagree about property lines and shared fences from time to time. If your neighbor\u2019s tree falls down and damages your car, shouldn\u2019t they pay for repairs? You may be frustrated at your neighbor\u2019s encroachment on your property. How should you handle something like this?<\/p>\r\n

Whether you live in Sussex County or Newark, there\u2019s a good chance you have a fence somewhere on your property. You may even have a shared fence<\/a> with one of your next-door neighbors. This means there are probably branches hanging over your fence from your neighbor’s tree.<\/p>\r\n

This article will explain Delaware\u2019s fence laws and laws regarding property boundaries<\/a>. It will also provide answers any questions you have about installing a fence in your rear yard, side yard, or front yard.<\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a neighbor dispute over property lines and fences, contact a local land use attorney or real estate attorney<\/a>. You’ll also find links to additional helpful FindLaw articles at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\r\n

Common Disputes Regarding Fences and Property Lines<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Real estate lawyers may have to meet with clients who are dealing with neighbor disputes<\/a> over fences, tree lines, and property lines<\/a>. In most cases homeowners can resolve these issues amicably. Other times, these disputes lead to legal action.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the most common common disputes<\/a> regarding fences and property boundaries include:<\/p>\r\n