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Without going into too much detail. we are dealing with an aggressive neighbor who is moving forward with construction close to the property line. We currently have no fencing and do not want machinery or workesry on our property for a multitude of reasons. A fence will be put in by the neighbor once all construction is done.
How can I stop their workers or machinery from passing over the line? Temporary fence or something like that on the line? And if so does that mean their fence goes in a few inches back?
I would recommend that you install a temporary fence a few inches inside your own property line.
Just be sure about the exact boundaries before installing the fence, as you don't want to give your neighbor a valid claim that you are encroaching on his property.
A few inches should not be a big deal for you, and it would give the desired effect of not having construction vehicles, workers, and debris on your lawn.
Contact your local construction code official in the building department if you haven't done so already. Even a temporary fence might require a permit. Why should you have to pay for that, or the fence rental itself?
Some towns have very strict requirements for construction fencing for a lot of good reasons, primarily safety and silt retention.
Contact your local construction code official in the building department if you haven't done so already. Even a temporary fence might require a permit. Why should you have to pay for that, or the fence rental itself?
Some towns have very strict requirements for construction fencing for a lot of good reasons, primarily safety and silt retention.
Rhys
Good point. But how can I ensure they do not cross over then? The space is tight (why we are not happy with this construction). We are willing to hire a surveyor to ensure we get the line right. This neighbor often puts things right on the line or over so it's important we make it clear where it is for several reasons.
Don't put up a "construction fence." Put up some chicken wire with stakes to demarcate your property line. Since you are not the one doing the construction, how can the municipality require you to put up a "construction fence"? It is your own property.
How about those little landscping fences that just stick in the ground? Just stick it along the border and the workers should know not to trample over it. Won't keep them from stepping over it, but I think the message would be clear.
Don't put up a "construction fence." Put up some chicken wire with stakes to demarcate your property line. Since you are not the one doing the construction, how can the municipality require you to put up a "construction fence"? It is your own property.
This is essentially what I had in mind when I recommended installing a temporary fence.
This type of fence does NOT require a construction permit.
You are installing it merely to prevent rabbits from eating your flowers!
You sounded pretty heated over this, and is it really worth it? The construction he is doing is within code and legal right? If so then you have no reason to get mad over it.
It just sounds like you are trying to be spiteful. Why not talk to him and say if he his going to be stepping over onto your side, to have the workers keep the area clean, nail free, and repair any landscaping that was damaged when completed. You get more bees with honey than vinegar.
You also might want to check for set-backs. Many Town codes require there be no stuctures / pools etc be within X feet of the property line, and can be no close then X feet from your ajoining stucture. But a Temp Snow type Fence (those orange plastic ones) well def get there attention.
Why are you going to pay for a fence? Just have a nice conversation with him along the lines of "I see you're planning to do work pretty close to the property line. Please be sure to keep your workers and equipment on your side of the line, as I don't want any damage to our property." If that's met with a hostile response, simply call the police every time you see anyone on your property- that should correct the issue promptly.
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