Line Fence Law

Ohio’s line fence law was revised in 2008. Line fence law typically applies to anybody who has line fence or intends to put a line fence between two properties that are being used as farm outlets. In some cases, it’s also going to apply to certain government actors that have property next to farmers.

Legal with Leah: How line fence law addresses weeds along the fenceline

If brush, briars, thistles or noxious weeds are within 4 feet next to that line fence, they need to be removed.

Legal with Leah: Understanding Line Fence Law

If good fences make good neighbors, good fence laws are at least equally important.

Township trustees can help landowners work through line fence disputes

Spring is the season to check fences, and when farmers start to focus on them, questions to Ohio Farm Bureau begin to increase.

Five reminders about Line Fence Law

In 2008, Ohio Line Fence Law was updated to make it more easily understood, but from time to time issues and questions arise.