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Property Line and Fence Laws in Mississippi<\/h1>\n
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One of the benefits of home ownership is the luxury of choice. You can pick the exterior color of your house, arrange landscaping, and select a fence. However, the decision you make can create tensions with your neighbor. Boundary disputes have landed more than a few Mississippi neighbors in court. From the placement of a new fence to maintenance of a tree, property disputes among neighbors can escalate quickly. Fortunately, Mississippi property line and fence law provides detailed rules that can help resolve common neighbor disputes.<\/p>\r\n

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

This chart summarizes key Mississippi laws relevant to property line and fence disputes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Remedies for Encroachment<\/b><\/td>\r\nWhen a neighbor places a structure that intrudes on (or over) your land, you can:<\/i>
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  • provide a written agreement for the use;<\/li>\r\n
  • request the removal of the encroaching structure;<\/li>\r\n
  • get a survey of your property; or<\/li>\r\n
  • file an action in court.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Local Fence Regulations<\/b><\/td>\r\n