Some time ago, I posted about dealing with the neighbors when it comes to trees. This entry will be about another common neighbor issue — fences. Unlike trees, the topic of fences has its very own Title in the Idaho statutes (Title 35). Rightly or wrongly, this puts it on a level with other Titles, such as “Courts and Court Officials,” “Revenue and Taxation,” “Insurance,” and “Crimes and Punishments.” Accordingly, there are a number of specific laws that deal with fences, highlighting ...
