Fence Location
Provide a clear description or exhibit showing the fence line relative to the property boundary, survey monuments, or GPS coordinates to avoid later boundary disputes.
A well-drafted Property Fence Addendum prevents boundary disputes, clarifies financial responsibility, and documents compliance with permit and HOA requirements. It preserves value by recording agreed terms for ownership, maintenance, and access rights, reducing the risk of future litigation.
Property Fence Addenda are most often completed by parties directly affected by the fence: buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and neighboring property owners.
Include counsel or a title agent when the addendum affects recorded easements, title conditions, or requires a legal description to be attached.
The owner signs to confirm acceptance of location, specifications, and cost allocation. Their signature binds the property to maintenance obligations and any easement or access rights described in the addendum; title and escrow will rely on the owner’s authorization during closing.
When a fence sits on or near a boundary, the adjacent owner signs to accept shared costs, maintenance schedules, and access rights. This signature creates a contractual obligation between parties and helps prevent later boundary or nuisance claims.
Provide a clear description or exhibit showing the fence line relative to the property boundary, survey monuments, or GPS coordinates to avoid later boundary disputes.
Specify materials, height, construction standards, and finish so both parties know the expected quality and any approvals required by building codes or HOA rules.
State who pays for installation, permits, inspections, and future repairs; include percentages, milestones for payments, and remedies for nonpayment.
Assign ongoing maintenance duties, frequency, and process for emergency repairs; address shared vs. sole responsibility and routine inspection rights.
If access across property is needed for construction or maintenance, document temporary or permanent easements, notice periods, and any restrictions on timing.
Include choice of law, mediation or arbitration clauses, attorney fee provisions, and whether disputes permit injunctive relief or require bonding.
| Field | Configuration | Type of field | Required settings |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Sequential or parallel signer order based on closing needs |
| Authentication Method | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based ID checks |
| Exhibit Attachment | Include survey PDF and map as locked attachments |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders and completion certificates |
Use PDF or Word formats and a platform that provides an audit trail, tamper-evident storage, and common authentication methods.
Platforms with audit trails and integrations (for example, CRM and cloud storage connectors) simplify distribution to escrow, title, and HOA administrators while preserving evidentiary records.
The date obligations begin; enter MM/DD/YYYY
Commonly 14–30 days for architectural review
Specify a completion deadline, often 30–90 days after permits
Define deposit, progress payment, and final payment dates
List permit submission and final inspection deadlines
Assemble the addendum and all exhibits for signature.
Check government ID or use online identity proofing for remote notarization.
Parties sign in the agreed order, in-person or electronically.
Obtain notary if recording or required by local law.
Provide witness signatures only where state or document requires them.
Deliver to county recorder for easement or covenant filings.
Distribute executed copies to title, escrow, HOA, and owners.
Retain original executed copies per retention policy.
Buyer and seller agree on shared fence costs and attach a survey exhibit showing fence placement
Two adjacent owners consent to a new fence on the boundary line
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |