By Andi Anderson
Are you thinking about installing or repairing a fence and unsure about responsibilities? Join the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation for a free webinar on July 11 that will provide answers to these questions and more.
The webinar, titled “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: A Guide to Iowa Fence Laws,” will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. and cover the basics of Iowa fence law. It will offer tips on navigating disagreements with neighbors and clarify the differences between fences and boundaries.
“Confused or interested about Iowa’s partition fence responsibilities? This free webinar explains boundary fence laws in Iowa and how to navigate common fence concerns with neighbors,” said Jennifer Harrington, staff attorney with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation.
“We’ll review when a duty to maintain a partition fence occurs, and the procedures deriving from Iowa code.”
Other topics include the rights and responsibilities regarding fence construction and maintenance. Harrington aims to clear up the confusion Iowans often face about fencing and provide a simple explanation of the procedures found within Iowa law.
Those interested in attending can register online at calt.iastate.edu/seminar/2024-07-11/good-fences-make-good-neighbors-guide-iowa-fence-laws.
For more information, contact program specialist Mitchell Halat at 515-294-5217 or mhalat@iastate.edu.
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Categories: Iowa, Government & Policy