Lawyer: You can be sued for improper installation of a fence

When installing a fence, it is necessary to comply with the established rules, otherwise legal consequences are possible. Lawyer Elena Kuderko told the agency "Prime" about this.

According to the current GOST, the fence must correspond to the boundaries of the land plot, recorded in the cadastre. Accordingly, the fence cannot go beyond the plot - this is considered an unauthorized seizure of neighboring territory. The court has the right to oblige the dismantling of the fence and the release of the land. If buildings are erected on the seized territory, they will have to be demolished without compensation.

In addition, it is prohibited to violate the right of third parties to limited use of the site. For example, if a fence blocks the only access to other properties or a water body (lake, river), the owner is obliged to provide free passage to interested parties. Refusal of access will lead to legal proceedings, the expert explained.

For gardeners and summer residents, the rules of SP 53.13330.2019 "Planning and development of the territory of gardening by citizens" apply, recommending the construction of fences made of mesh or lattice materials 1.2-1.8 meters high. Kuderko noted that neighbors can file a lawsuit if the fence shades their plot, or is missing, opening a view of an abandoned area with weeds or debris.

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