{"id":373909,"date":"2017-11-27T13:53:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T18:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/maryland-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-maryland.html"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:54:44","slug":"property-line-and-fence-laws-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-maryland.html","title":{"rendered":"Property Line and Fence Laws in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Property Line and Fence Laws in Maryland<\/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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Property line and fence laws in Maryland regulate property boundaries, fences, and responsibilities between neighbors.<\/blockquote>\r\n

You just bought your dream house in Maryland and are settling in. The next thing you know, you get a note from your neighbor saying that your fence posts are on their property and they want you to move them. Do you have to move the fence? Can your neighbor force you to pay for a new boundary line fence<\/a>?<\/p>\r\n

Maryland’s property line and fence laws<\/a> may help resolve common disagreements by explaining fence owners’ rights and responsibilities. This article discusses how Maryland’s fence laws impact your duties toward your back and front yard fences and your neighbor’s property.<\/p>\r\n

If you’re dealing with a neighbor dispute and aren’t sure what to do, contact a local real estate attorney<\/a>. We’ve also collected links to helpful FindLaw articles on pertinent topics at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\r\n

Maryland Property Line and Fence Laws: Summary<\/h2>\r\n

There’s a lot to know about Maryland’s laws on property lines, boundary lines, and fence disputes. Because they can differ between jurisdictions, familiarize yourself with local ordinances and county codes, including the fence or building permit<\/a> requirements.<\/p>\r\n

If you live in a community with a homeowner’s association (HOA), you should also consult the HOA bylaws.<\/p>\r\n

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