Neighbor Fence Replacement Cost-Sharing Notice
Dear [Neighbor’s Name],
I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out regarding the shared fence between our properties. The current fence has become worn and is no longer providing the level of appearance, privacy, and security that both of our homes deserve. After getting several estimates, CheaperFence, LLC provided the most suitable proposal in terms of both pricing and service.
The total shared fence length is approximately [Fence Length], and the estimated cost to replace it is [Total Cost], which includes materials, labor, and removal of the old fence. In keeping with common property boundary maintenance practices, I’d like to propose that we share the cost equally. This would come to [Half of Total Cost] per household.
I’m happy to share the quotes I received, answer any questions, or review alternative options together if needed. My goal is simply to find a fair solution that works well for both of us and results in a fence we will both be satisfied with.
Please let me know your thoughts within the next couple of weeks so we can move forward and schedule the installation at a convenient time.
Thank you for your consideration. I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to working together on this.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
Good Neighbour Fence Agreement
This Agreement is dated _____________ between ____________ of ___________ (“First Party”) and ________________ of _______________________ (“2nd Party”).
Whereas:
(A) First Party is the owner of the Property described as _____________ (“First Party’s Property”);
(B) Second Party is the owner of the Property described as _______________ (“Second Party’s Property”);
(C) First Party and Second Party wish to erect a fence between their respective properties;
NOW in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
I. The parties agree to erect a Fence (“Fence”) along the boundary line between the First Party’s Property and Second Party’s Property. The parties will use their best efforts to ensure that construction of the Fence commences on or before __________________ and is completed on or before __________________.
2. The parties agree to share the costs of the Fence equally. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Fence shall cost no more than $___________.
3. The parties agree to retain CheaperFence, LLC to construct the Fence and that the cost of the contractor, materials and other costs of constructing the Fence shall be shared equally by the parties.
4. The parties agree to share equally in the cost of the fence, maintenance, upkeep and repairs of the Fence from time to time. To avoid any conflict on the issue, the parties agree to pay their 50% share of fence construction to the agreed upon contractor in advance of the work being done to be sure there are no lingering or left over costs associated with the initial construction project.
5. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of each of the parties hereto.
6. This Agreement is sets forth the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and stands in the place of any previous agreement, whether oral or in writing. The parties agree that no amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless it is in writing and executed by both parties. Any dispute must be brought in the state of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto as of the date above.
Witness [NAME OF FIRST PARTY]
Witness [NAME OF SECOND PARTY]
Date: