Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: A Guide to Iowa Fence Laws

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: A Guide to Iowa Fence Laws

Jul 11, 2024 - 12:00 PM
to Jul 11, 2024 - 1:30 PM

Are you thinking about installing or repairing a fence? Confused about who's responsible for what? This presentation is perfect for land owners, township trustees, farm tenants, and anyone interested in understanding Iowa's fence laws.

In this session, you'll learn:

· The basics of Iowa fence law: Discover your rights and responsibilities regarding fence construction and maintenance.

· Difficult terrain: Review how to navigate disagreements with your neighbors or when the boundary is not conducive to fence building.

· Fence vs. Boundary: Find out how to determine if there is a turf war over the fence line, or a battle over the invisible line.

Don't get fenced in by confusion! Attend this informative session and gain the knowledge you need.

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This is a free webinar. 

Speakers

Jennifer Harrington

Jennifer Harrington is a Staff Attorney at the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT).  She specializes in real estate, succession planning, and estate planning for rural landowners, farmers, and small business owners. Prior to her time at CALT, she was a Partner at Buchanan, Bibler, Gabor & Meis, LLP in Algona, Iowa. She earned her law degree with honors from Drake University and her B.A. from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

 

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