Dealing with the Ire of the Neighbors

Greg’s move to build a taller fence stirred a storm among his neighbors, sparking a wave of criticism. People were even more upset that he’d taken Sandra to court and won, so the taller fence and threatening sign were like rubbing it in their faces.

Yet Greg knew he had done nothing wrong. Fence-building regulations, which differ from place to place, typically dictate how far a fence must be from property lines. Greg had followed the rules to a T, erecting his fence clearly within his land’s limits. His goal was straightforward: to demarcate his domain firmly and shield his slice of serenity from the world outside.