California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 2 — PropertyPart 2 — Real or Immovable Property [755 – 945.5]Title 3 — Rights and Obligations of OwnersChapter 2 — Obligations of OwnersSection 841.4

Any fence or other structure in the nature of a fence unnecessarily exceeding 10 feet in height maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owner or occupant of adjoining property is a private nuisance. Any owner or occupant of adjoining property injured either in his comfort or the enjoyment of his estate by such nuisance may enforce the remedies against its continuance prescribed in Title 3, Part 3, Division 4 of this code.

Notes

Defines as a private nuisance a fence or fence-like structure unnecessarily exceeding 10 feet that is maliciously erected or maintained to annoy an adjoining owner or occupant. An adjoining owner or occupant whose comfort or enjoyment of the estate is injured may use the statutory remedies available to stop the nuisance.

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