In property law, a spite fence is an overly tall fence or a row of trees, bushes, or hedges, constructed or planted between adjacent lots by a property owner (with no legitimate purpose), …

Sep 21, 2023 · Spite fences are fences constructed purely to annoy a neighbor. They're usually tall, ugly, or both. Spite fences are typically made of metal or wood, but they can also be made …

Aug 30, 2023 · Spite fences are grudges materialized, rearing high above gardens and nixing sunlight, views, and even that sweet afternoon breeze. And guess what? These barriers …

A spite fence is a fence (whether a division fence or otherwise) built maliciously, with the sole purpose or intent of annoying, injuring, or spiting an adjoining owner (commonly a neighbor). …

May 16, 2024 · Simply, a spite fence is a fence erected with the specific goal of annoying or “spiting” a neighbor. A spite fence is of little or no beneficial use to the owner. Its intended …

The meaning of SPITE FENCE is an unsightly fence or wall that serves no useful purpose, is so constructed as to be an injury to adjoining property, and is erected and maintained maliciously …

A spite fence is a tall fence built by a property owner to annoy or harm their neighbor. It’s usually constructed not for privacy or security, but out of anger or resentment towards the neighbor. …

Dec 9, 2023 · Such deliberately placed obstructions are often called "spite fences." In this case, having your view blocked by a neighbor certainly is not legal. But proving malicious intent can …

A spite fence is an unsightly fence erected with the sole purpose of irritating a neighboring property owner. Generally, in most residential areas of the U.S., constructed fences can be six …

Oct 13, 2023 · NOLO’s Plain English Law Dictionary defines a spite fence like this: “An unsightly fence erected for no other purpose than to irritate a neighbor.” Usually they’re constructed of …