All Forum Posts by: Jacky Johnson

 Not too difficult really. Find comparable land values in that area, that are comparable in size to this lot, with like amenities (say electric/water/sewer already on the lot), and subtract the cost of demolishing and clearing the existing structures. Doesn't sound rentable unless you're going to build new on the property. 

I would just asks the question without a monetary tag; gauge interest first. I wouldn't even badmouth the ugly thing - I would just ask if they might have any interest in joining you in replacing a portion of the fence.  If they seem agreeable, then you can ask if they would prefer to cut the cost down the middle or would they prefer to purchase the supplies and you will assume the cost of labor to install it.  This is when your role as a landlord now becomes the role of Ambassador.

You got this.  (And, hopefully a new fence).

How did you determine that?  Not questioning your judgement/assessment, just trying to understand the situation to best advise you.  Generally, the 'bad' side of the fence faces the owner. And, even when the fence sits on the property line, there is an argument as to ownership that can be made.

If it were me, I would ask if they would be interested in sharing the cost of replacing the fence. Their money, your labor is a potential disaster in the making; what if they don't like the install?  How will the fence be maintained and by whom afterwards?  And, how do you show equitable value?  

It seems like it should be just so easy - and these situations rarely are...a hostile neighbor is costly.  Tread lightly.  

Who owns the fence?  If they do, you may have a chance under the scenario you're proposing - if they share your concern for it's condition (although that seems unlikely since they've been living with it the way it is for some time, it seems).

If you own it, it's pretty lowbrow to expect a neighbor to invest in your property.  I would also be a hard no; I don't subsidize other people's investments.

If I were the neighbor, it sounds like I'd be the only one bringing money to the table so you could get something you want. I'd be a hard no in their position.

Playfulness might be the dog jumping at the fence because it sees a bird on top of fence or something like that. Aggression might be the dog snarling and barking at the fence but only when someone is on the other side when in reality the dog wishes the fence was not there so it could consume the person on the other side or something like that.

Aggressiveness is the dog really barking and trying to get through the feds to harm someone on the other side.

But  if no one is in the backyard and the dog is doing it perhaps maybe it's playful???

Eather way if that dog gets to the fence onto your property you can expect it to bite someone, so fixing the fence to prevent that is probably smart.

Playfulness might be the dog jumping at the fence because it sees a bird on top of fence or something like that. Aggression might be the dog snarling and barking at the fence but only when someone is on the other side when in reality the dog wishes the fence was not there so it could consume the person on the other side or something like that.

Aggressiveness is the dog really barking and trying to get through the feds to harm someone on the other side.

But  if no one is in the backyard and the dog is doing it perhaps maybe it's playful???

Eather way if that dog gets to the fence onto your property you can expect it to bite someone, so fixing the fence to prevent that is probably smart.