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