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Property Line and Fence Laws in Montana<\/h1>\n
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You don’t need to have a herd of cattle to want to fence in your piece of Montana. Your property represents a significant investment of time and money, so it’s natural to want to protect it from unintended visitors.<\/p>\n

When a neighbor interferes with your property rights<\/a>, it can strain your relationship. The best solution is to talk through the issue. If that doesn’t work, Montana property line and fence laws can help resolve many common issues.<\/p>\n

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

This chart highlights some of Montana’s state laws relevant to property line and fence disputes. Your dispute also may be governed by county, city, or home owner association rules that are not listed here.<\/p>\n\n
State Statutes<\/b><\/td>\n
Spite Fence<\/b><\/td>\nMontana Supreme Court has determined a spite fence to be:<\/b>
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  • A useless fence or structure;<\/li>\n
  • built or maintained by a neighbor;<\/li>\n
  • for the sole purpose of annoying another neighbor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Local Fence Regulations<\/b><\/td>\n