{"id":374943,"date":"2017-12-05T12:55:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T17:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-hampshire-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-new-hampshire.html"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:30:42","slug":"property-line-and-fence-laws-in-new-hampshire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-hampshire-law\/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-new-hampshire.html","title":{"rendered":"Property Line and Fence Laws in New Hampshire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Property Line and Fence Laws in New Hampshire<\/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 New Hampshire regulate boundaries, fence construction, and encroachment, and help resolve conflicts between neighbors.<\/b><\/blockquote>\r\n

When winter storms hit New England, the wind, sleet, and ice can damage trees and fences. When it’s time to clean up and make repairs, neighbors don’t always agree on who should pay. New Hampshire has detailed property line<\/a> and fence laws that help resolve many neighbor disputes.<\/p>\r\n

This article discusses New Hampshire’s laws regarding property boundaries, fences, and tree encroachment. If you’re currently dealing with a neighbor dispute over these issues, contact a local real estate attorney<\/a> for help. Helpful FindLaw links are available at the end of this article as well.<\/p>\r\n

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

If you’re like most people, you’ll have the same neighbors for years, maybe decades. The last thing you want to do is ruin your relationship with your neighbor. However, things may get heated if you have a fence or tree branch encroaching on your neighbor’s property<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Most homeowners can resolve these disputes amicably. A simple conversation over coffee can do the trick. In other instances, nothing you say or do will appease your neighbor.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the more common fence disputes<\/a> New Hampshire real estate attorneys see involve the following:<\/p>\r\n