Minnesota § 344.04 - FAILURE TO BUILD OR REPAIR; RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 344.04 — FAILURE TO BUILD OR REPAIR; RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 344.04. FAILURE TO BUILD OR REPAIR; RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANT
If a person fails to build, repair, or rebuild a partition fence which the person is required to build or maintain, the affected party may complain to the fence viewers. The fence viewers shall give notice to the parties and examine the fence or look into the need for a proposed fence. If they determine that an existing fence is insufficient or a new fence is necessary, they shall notify the delinquent owner or occupant in writing to that effect and order the owner or occupant to build, repair, or rebuild the fence within a reasonable time. If the delinquent fails to comply with the order, the complainant may build, repair, or rebuild the fence and obtain reimbursement pursuant to section 344.05.
History:
(7251) RL s 2751; 1915 c 173; 1985 c 265 art 6 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 344.04
What does Minnesota Statutes § 344.04 cover?
Section 344.04 ("FAILURE TO BUILD OR REPAIR; RIGHTS OF COMPLAINANT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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