Which sources should you review to determine fence line location and avoid disputes?

• A. Review plats, surveys, recorded maps, and confirm with property pins and local setbacks.
• B. Check weather forecasts and soil types.
• C. Guess based on the neighbor's fence line.
• D. Use a single tape measure to estimate the line.

Answer: (A)

To place a fence without sparking disputes, anchor the line to official boundaries and on-site markers. Review plats, surveys, and recorded maps, since these documents show the exact property lines, easements, and any encroachments. Then verify those boundaries in the field by locating property pins or monuments and confirming setback requirements with local codes. This combination ties the fence to the legal limits of the lot and any zoning or building restrictions, reducing the risk of encroachment or future complaints.

Other approaches don’t reliably establish where the boundary lies. Weather forecasts and soil types don’t reveal property lines. Guessing from a neighbor’s fence can lead to encroachments and disputes. Relying on a single tape measure is imprecise and ignores bearings, angles, and existing markers, which are essential for an accurate boundary.