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Property Line and Fence Laws in Tennessee<\/h1>\n
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The Tennessee landscape is marked by thousands of miles of fence. For urban and rural property owners alike, these fences are a symbol of ownership. Each of these fences is also a potential source of conflict for the neighbors whose property the fence separates. Common points of conflict include location, construction, and shared maintenance of a fence. If you find yourself in a disagreement with a neighbor, this review of Tennessee property line and fence law may help guide you toward a resolution.<\/p>\n

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

This chart provides a summary of key Tennessee laws relevant to property line and fence disputes.<\/p>\n\n
State Statutes<\/b><\/td>\n
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Disputed Boundaries<\/b><\/td>\nWhen a court determines a disputed boundary<\/a>, it must examine the following factors in order of priority:
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  • Natural objects or landmarks<\/li>\n
  • Artificial monuments or marks<\/li>\n
  • Boundary lines of adjacent landowners<\/li>\n
  • Courses and distances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Local Fence Regulations<\/b><\/td>\n