Rhode Island § 34-10-20 § 34-10-20. Spite fences.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 34-10-20 — § 34-10-20. Spite fences.

Rhode Island § 34-10-20

Title 34Property

Ch. 34-10Fences

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-10-20 (2026).

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§ 34-10-20. Spite fences.
A fence or other structure in the nature of a fence which unnecessarily exceeds six
            feet (6â€²) in height and is maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying
            the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance,
            and any owner or occupant who is injured, either in the comfort or enjoyment of his
            or her estate thereby, may have an action to recover damages for the injury.
         

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§ 34-10-20. Spite fences.

A fence or other structure in the nature of a fence which unnecessarily exceeds six feet (6â€²) in height and is maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance, and any owner or occupant who is injured, either in the comfort or enjoyment of his or her estate thereby, may have an action to recover damages for the injury.