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Property Line and Fence Laws in Indiana<\/h1>\n
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It’s natural for homeowners to want control over their property. After all, that’s the benefit of ownership. However, decisions affecting the exterior of one’s home, its landscaping, and fences can affect neighboring properties as well. For example, a shade tree near your home can become a leaf-dropping nuisance in your neighbor’s pool. Before a disagreement gets out of hand, review Indiana’s property line and fence law to better understand your rights and responsibilities.<\/p>\r\n

Quick Look: Indiana Property Line and Fence Laws<\/h2>\r\n

This chart highlights some of Indiana state laws relevant to property line and fence disputes. Your dispute can also be governed by county, city or home owner association rules that are not listed here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Spite Fence Law<\/b><\/td>\r\nTo have a structure declared a Spite Fence, you must show:<\/b>
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  • A structure that operates as a fence<\/li>\r\n
  • That unnecessarily or maliciously exceeds six feet in height<\/li>\r\n
  • What was constructed or maintained<\/li>\r\n
  • For the primary purpose of the structure it to annoy the owners or occupants of adjoining property<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Local Fence Regulations<\/b><\/td>\r\n