Before you call a lawyer, try the “over-the-fence” chat. According to a 2019 survey, 67% of fence disputes are resolved with a simple conversation. Walk over with a cup of coffee or a bottle of wine, and say, “Hey, I’m trying to figure out which side of this fence is mine. Can we compare our surveys?”
This is where cultural etiquette shines. In the South, you lead with sweet tea. In the Northeast, you lead with directness. In the Midwest, you bring casserole. Either way, keep it friendly. Fence feuds can last decades—or end in a shared garden project.
Whose Fence Is It Anyway? - Hodge Jones & Allen
