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The Line Fences Act is a procedure to resolve line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties. The Act does NOT deal with disputes about fences that are not on the boundary line or disputes about where a boundary line is. Owners of adjoining properties who are unable to reach an agreement about a line fence may apply to the municipality to have the dispute arbitrated by three Fence Viewers who are appointed by Municipal Council.
When the Line Fences Act applies |
The Line Fences Act applies when there is a disagreement between two neighbours on:
It only applies when:
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When the Line Fences Act does not apply |
Fence-Viewers do not deal with disputes:
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Application |
Property owners are encouraged to work with their neighbour towards a solution without involving the Fence Viewers. If a solution can not be found, you will submit a Form 1 – Request for Fence Viewers. View the Guide to Line Fences Act for further details. |
Fees |
There is a $100.00 administration fee for the property owners involved in the dispute. Fence-Viewers determine how the fee is divided between the property owners. |