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Missouri House Bill HB2814

Missouri 2022 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HB2814

Introduced
2/28/22  

Caption

Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to ten feet without liability for trespassing

Impact

If enacted, HB2814 would amend existing state laws regarding real property and trespassing. It specifically allows for a clearer framework within which property owners can carry out fence-related activities, facilitating better management of property boundaries. The bill aims to remove any ambiguity regarding responsibility for fence maintenance and the legal liabilities associated with entering neighboring properties. This provision could lead to reduced conflict among property owners regarding shared boundaries and could enhance infrastructure related to property demarcation.

Summary

House Bill 2814 provides new regulations concerning the construction, maintenance, and repair of division fences on real property. This bill permits property owners, or contractors working on their behalf, to enter an adjacent property for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a division fence without being liable for trespassing, provided that they only enter up to ten feet beyond the property line. The intent of this bill is to ease the process of fence construction and maintenance, potentially reducing disputes between property owners over boundaries and responsibilities for fence upkeep.

Contention

While the bill is anticipated to simplify the process for property owners looking to construct or maintain fences, there may be contention regarding the stipulations allowing entry onto neighboring properties. Homeowners worried about unauthorized access or property damage could perceive this legislation as a loss of control over their land. Additionally, concerns may arise regarding how damage to crops or other property might be resolved if disputes were to occur, given the provisions relieving contractors and property owners of liability under certain conditions.

Latest MO HB2814 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

MO HB297

Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to ten feet without liability for trespassing

MO HB1729

Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to ten feet without liability for trespassing

MO HB1116

Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to ten feet without liability for trespassing

MO S08869

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

MO A09757

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

MO A09908

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

MO S01174

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

MO A07791

Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.

MO HB0019

Painted fenceposts-no trespassing.

MO HB459

Real property; entering adjoining property to improve, etc., petitioning circuit court.

Similar Bills

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