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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it common courtesy to speak to the neighbors before putting up a fence, by the way? I've heard that in NOVA, the fence companies will only build a few inches in from the property line, but I've also heard others say that they had their NOVA fence installed ON the property line and that a neighbor or both chipped in.[/quote]

Neighbors frequently get mad about other neighbors fences. Asking them beforehand when you have already decided to do it is not a good plan because it sets up the idea that you need their approval. So then if you say no, they feel like well they told you they did not want it, but you did it anyway. Sound childish? That is the mindset of people who object to others fences.[/quote]

If they are unreasonable that is one thing.  But if you are building your fence on their property it is generally a good idea to talk to them about your plans first so that there are no misunderstandings.  Now if you are simply building a fence with your own money - no you don't need to discuss that with them unless it comes up during polite neighborly chit chat.  Nor do you need to discuss anything else that might impact their view - like taking down your own trees.  It is your yard, you get to live there too.[/quote]

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