Fences

The Line Fences Act is a provincial statue which governs the procedure used in a dispute regarding a line fence. The Clerk of the local municipality in which the lands are located is responsible for administering the arbitration procedure. The Guide to the Line Fences Act assists residents in understanding the act. Please contact the Clerk's Department if you have a question regarding the Line Fences Act or are in a dispute over a line fence in Arran-Elderslie.