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It is illegal to build a 'spite fence' out of malice toward a neighbor.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

If you hate your neighbor, you cannot legally construct an unnecessarily high or ugly fence solely to block their view or ruin their property value. Courts refer to these as 'spite fences,' and state property laws explicitly allow neighbors to sue for their removal. It proves that passive-aggressive neighborhood drama has existed since the dawn of property lines.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: RCW 7.40.030
Where to look:

Revised Code of Washington - Injunctions

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