The Rule To Know If Your Divided, Idaho Property Fence Gets Destroyed

Many southern Idahoans are currently in the process of repairing or band-aiding their property fences following Wednesday's windstorm that killed power, damaged property, and took trees down throughout the Magic Valley and beyond.

When it comes to repairing fences that are shared by multiple property owners, whose responsibility is it to front the bill?

We have that answer for you coming up.

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The Burden To Repair Divided Property Line Fencing In Idaho Doesn't Fall On One Home Owner

The May 13 windstorm that hit Twin Falls County was a real bastard. Winds in excess of 40 miles per hour blew over fences, toppled power lines, drove pets and livestock awol, and messed up hair. If I take another dirt grenade to the face or compact soil throat choker because of the high winds in the Magic Valley this month, I'm gonna lose it.

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Wednesday's storm combination of high winds and desert dust, resulted in our backyard fence being held together with seven bungee cords. We are already in a dispute with our neighbors over who pays for the fence, when 70 percent of it is sure to collapse the next time someone rips one near it.

The system in Idaho, when it comes to damaged, shared property fences, is the 50/50 rule, which means costs should be worked out equally between property owners if two homes are affected.

Be a good neighbor this year, and offer to cover half the expenses if your fence gets relocated to another county.