My Neighbor Built a Fence on My Land While I Was Away — What I Did to It Made Him Beg for Mercy
After a week of sun and sand, I came home to find a massive fence built right on my property. My new neighbor, Seth, had crossed a line—literally. As a single mom, I couldn’t let it slide.
I’m Kendall, 40, raising two boys, Dwight (10) and Mitch (7). We’d just moved in when Seth showed up waving an old contract, insisting he could build a fence. I told him no—it blocked my view and sunlight—but he did it anyway while we were on vacation.
When I got back, I confirmed through a county survey that the fence sat three feet onto my land. I gathered proof, called the county and HOA, and soon an inspector ordered Seth to remove it or face fines.
Embarrassed, he came to plead his case. I stayed calm and offered a deal: fix the fence, add lattices and shrubs for privacy, and I’d drop the complaint. Humbled, he agreed.
A week later, the fence was fixed, the trees replanted, and peace restored. Seth learned not to mess with a mom who knows her rights—and my boys got their view back.
