Neighbor's Broken Fence

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Neighbor's Broken Fence
	Dear Edith, My next door neighbor’s wooden stockade fence is very dilapidated, broke pieces sticking out with jagged edges, rusty nails and sections of the broken fence laying on the ground, some on my property. I am afraid to move the pieces, very heavy, full of slivers and nails. My concern is that my grandchildren play in my back yard when they visit me. Also some of the neighbor children play there because it’s a big yard and I welcome them. What do I do? Confront my neighbor who obviously has no plans to clean up the mess, as the fence has been falling apart for over a year? Could I call the village? – S. P.

	First talk with your neighbor. “Confront” is the wrong word – explain your concerns in a calm and friendly manner. You might mention possible legal liability if a child is hurt. Then if that doesn’t produce any results, by all means discuss the matter with your village officials.
	Edith Originally published on April 13, 2007

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