A harmonious relationship with your neighbors can help make your experience as a homeowner more enjoyable, but in some situations, conflict is inevitable. Take fences, for example. You might not have ...

Homeowners often discover that what happens on a neighbor’s side of the fence can spill over into their own yards. From fences to tree limbs, these issues raise questions about liability.

Waking up to find your neighbor’s tree lying across your fence—or worse, on your roof—is one of those “this feels like a nightmare” moments. Between the mess, the cost, and wanting to keep peace with ...

You’ve barely finished unpacking when your new neighbor comes knocking – but instead of a warm welcome, they bring a surprise: The fence between your properties is on their land, they say, and now ...

We already know putting up fences can be tricky territory for even the most friendly of neighbors. But once the fence is up, you’re by no means in the clear. What happens when you want to stain or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

In most cases, you can trim a neighbor's tree that hangs over your fence or crosses onto your property line. This is what to ...

Chris Pine’s Los Angeles neighbor is in court demanding that the settlement, as part of their battle over trees and property ...

Can my neighbor do that? If you've ever found yourself asking the question— the answer may be a bit more complicated than it seems. From simple issues like painting a fence to more complex ones such ...

Removing a neighbor's encroaching fence in New York without legal process can lead to legal trouble. Informal resolution with the neighbor is recommended before pursuing legal action. Homeowners ...