Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Re: fencing

The fence may also be goverened by covenants or other private agreements. This would have to researched at the courthouse, and you would already likely be aware if this is the case.

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Re: fencin

You might wish to call the local office responsible for zoning matters in your area and get their opinion on this issue. If they don't have an opinion they might be able to refer you to another agency which does.

My own sense of things is that the electric fence which your neighbor has erected is probably legal. However, if anyone is injured from this fence as a result of the neigbor's failure to put in place appropriate protective measures, the neigbor could well be civilly liable for negligence and for the damages resulting therefrom.