Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Utah

Covenants and Fences

I bought and moved into a neighborhood in Magna, UT wich is governed by Salt Lake County. One reason I bought here was because it had covenants that restricted the exterior of houses, type of fences, etc., the covenants are recorded with the county. I put up a white vinyl fence which was what the covenant stipulated. My neighbor threw a fit and told me to insure that it was on my property, which I did. Now he is putting up a block wall right next to mine. The covenant states ''vinyl fences only''. What do I need to do to stop this cinder block wall. And it will completely obscure my fence in my front yard between our houses. Is there some sort of enforcement of the covenants with the county? Waht are my options?


Asked on 3/13/04, 2:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Covenants and Fences

Most CC&Rs are enforced first through your neighborhood/subdivision homeowners association. Bring a complaint there first. If there is no such entity, contact SL County Planning and Zoning enforcement. If all else fails, you can file for an injunction in court restricting the fence, or get an order requiring its removal.

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Answered on 3/13/04, 7:49 pm


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