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Maybe. The fence may be covered under adverse possession laws. While these laws vary from state to state, they generally provide that a fence that has been standing for x number of years becomes the property line, even if it is not the surveyed boundary line. Contact an attorney in your area for details.

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That type of issue is handled locally. You need to call your town offices and ask for the building department.

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