Fences

When the Line Fences Act applies

The Line Fences Act applies when there is a disagreement between two neighbours on:

• which owner is responsible for the line fence work; and

• the type of line fence to be built or repaired.

It only applies when:

• no fence exists, and one owner wants a fence constructed to mark the boundary; or

• a line fence already exists, and one owner feels it needs to be reconstructed or repaired.

When the Line Fences Act does not apply

Fence-viewers do not deal with disputes:

• over the location of the property boundary,

• where the fence or proposed fence is not on the boundary line,

• where construction or repair of the fence has commenced or is complete,

• where the adjoining property is a municipal of provincial highway.

Application

Property owners are encouraged to work with their neighbour towards a solution without involving the Fence Views.

If a solution can not be found, you will submit a Form 1 – Request for Fence Viewers to clerk@kincardine.ca or it can be dropped off at the Municipal Administration Centre at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6.

View the Guide to Line Fences Act for further details.

Fees

There is a fee for the property owners involved in the dispute. Line fences administration fee is $117.00. The Fence-viewers determine how the fee is divided between the property owners.