i just bought a home with a common fence. I want to put up a new fence
my neighbor has stuff on my side an says it has been their for 4 years and does not want to move it. WHAT DO I DO
If the neighbor's stuff is truly on your property, then he is obligated to remove it. You should send him a written demand to remove it. Hand delivery (best with a witness) or certified mail would be best. The demand should give him a reasonable (depending on what it is) time to remove it and say that if it isn't removed by then, you will dispose of it.
However, I suspect there is more to your question; i.e., has the neighbor acquired some sort of right to have his stuff there. More information is needed to answer that question. How long has the "common fence" been there? Exactly where is it located? On the property line? Who put it up? Was there any agreement about it with the prior owner?
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