Texas - fence problem

[joannej]

Texas

Our neighbor approached us about building a
fence between our properties. We
told him that we wanted to build a house
first before taking on the expense of a
fence. The fence, at this time, is not
important. Neither of us have animals, so
a fence is not necessary now.
He got very mad and build a five strand
wire fence on his property.
He works for the district attorney, and has
gotten rather rude with us...to the point
of wanting to fight my husband.
I would like to know if we later decide to
get a cow or some other animal, and that
animal decides to lean on "his" fence. What
can he legally do about it?

 

[HomeGuru]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by joannej:
Texas

Our neighbor approached us about building a
fence between our properties. We
told him that we wanted to build a house
first before taking on the expense of a
fence. The fence, at this time, is not
important. Neither of us have animals, so
a fence is not necessary now.
He got very mad and build a five strand
wire fence on his property.
He works for the district attorney, and has
gotten rather rude with us...to the point
of wanting to fight my husband.
I would like to know if we later decide to
get a cow or some other animal, and that
animal decides to lean on "his" fence. What
can he legally do about it?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think the old saying was "good fences make good neighbors" but I could be wrong on both accounts. If the neighbors fence is on or within his property line then the fence itself is legally his property. In your hypothectical situation, he could legally tell you not to have your cow touch his fence. In which case you can tell him " Don't have a cow, man". I would get a bull though and if he complains tell him that's a lot of bull. Call the police if he causes trouble. It will not look good for someone working for the DA's ofice to have police complaints against them. Good luck and don't take no Bull.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HomeGuru:
I think the old saying was "good fences make good neighbors" but I could be wrong on both accounts. If the neighbors fence is on or within his property line then the fence itself is legally his property. In your hypothectical situation, he could legally tell you not to have your cow touch his fence. In which case you can tell him " Don't have a cow, man". I would get a bull though and if he complains tell him that's a lot of bull. Call the police if he causes trouble. It will not look good for someone working for the DA's ofice to have police complaints against them. Good luck and don't take no Bull.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

I tip my hat to you, Homeguru. Have you ever gone "cowtipping"?

It's always good, informative, and sometimes very funny, to read you. Good information with a tasteful blend of humor. Keep it up.

IAAL




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[HomeGuru]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE:
My response:

I tip my hat to you, Homeguru. Have you ever gone "cowtipping"?

It's always good, informative, and sometimes very funny, to read you. Good information with a tasteful blend of humor. Keep it up.

IAAL


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Dear IAAL, many thanks for the vote of confidence. It means a lot coming from a law professor. I am just following you: you being a BB mentor. My nickname for you is IAAR. I Am Always Reliable. Due to you reliable postings. On behalf of all the people out there looking for answers, thank you to you and Tracey for the free advice. Keep up the good work. Oh, by the way, I tried cowtipping but the cow was too big and would not move an inch.