Fence-Viewer

Fence-Viewer In accordance with the Line Fences Act the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is seeking applications for the appointment of Municipal Fence-Viewers.

Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Fence-Viewer In accordance with the Line Fences Act the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is seeking applications for the appointment of Municipal Fence-Viewers.

The Act applies in two situations where the owners are unable to reach agreement:

• Where no fence currently exists at the boundary between the two properties, and one owner wants a new fence to be constructed to mark the boundary.
• Where a line fence already exists, and one owner believes it needs to be reconstructed or repaired.

A fence-viewer is appointed by the municipality and is someone with a broad knowledge of the community.

Fence-viewers Are Authorized To Address The Following Issues

• The apportionment of responsibility of the fencing work between the two adjoining owners;
  and
• The description of the fence that is to be constructed or reconstructed on the boundary one, including materials to be used.

After the viewing, the fence-viewers issue an award to allocate the costs of the proceeding between the two owners.

To learn more about the Line Fences Act and Fence-viewers, visit the Ontario Line Fences Act.

Qualifications For Appointment

• Must be a ratepayer or resident of the Municipality;
  
• Minimum 18 years of age;
  
• Not an employeeof the Municipality

Remuneration $150 per viewing + mileage.

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