Fence ownership

What is the name of your state? New York. I live in a semi-attached house. The backyard fence that splits the house is falling apart. I want to know how do I find out if it belongs to them or me, or shared? I noticed that the backside of the fence is facing me, they see the face of the fence. Could this be the determining factor? Do you know of other signs I should look for to determine ownership?

safronsky said:

What is the name of your state? New York. I live in a semi-attached house. The backyard fence that splits the house is falling apart. I want to know how do I find out if it belongs to them or me, or shared? I noticed that the backside of the fence is facing me, they see the face of the fence. Could this be the determining factor? Do you know of other signs I should look for to determine ownership?

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What's a "semi-attached house"?

Q: I want to know how do I find out if it belongs to them or me, or shared?

A: Does it say on your deed?


Q: I noticed that the backside of the fence is facing me, they see the face of the fence. Could this be the determining factor?

A: Possible.


Q: Do you know of other signs I should look for to determine ownership?

A: Yes, look for a sign that says, "This fence owned by [name of owner]."

"semi-attached house" is a house that is attached on one side.

I looked all over the deed and it doesn't mention the fence.

safronsky said:

"semi-attached house" is a house that is attached on one side.

I looked all over the deed and it doesn't mention the fence.

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Q: What is a "semi-attached house" is a house that is attached on one side attached to?

So your house is attached to your neighbors house? Is this the neighbor you share the fence with? Do you have a property line or do you share the property with the attached house? If you have a property line near the fence just figure out whos property the fence is on thats who it belongs to.