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Fence Viewers

The Line Fences Act is a procedure to resolve line fence disputes between the owners of neighbouring properties. Owners of adjoining properties who are unable to reach agreement about a line fence may apply to the Township of Perth East, to have the dispute overseen by fence viewers who are appointed by Perth East Council.

The Act applies in two situations:

  • When an owner wants a new fence to be constructed on the boundary line and no fence currently exists on the boundary line between properties,

  • When a fence already exists on the boundary line and an owner believes that it needs to be repaired or reconstructed.

The Line Fences Act applies when there is a disagreement between neighbours on:

  • Which owner is responsible for the line fence work; and

  • The type of line fence to be built or repaired

The Act does not apply in situations when:

  • An owner has already built, reconstructed or repaired the fence, and then wishes to use this process to get part of the costs of the work; or

  • There is a dispute about the location of the fence, where one or more owners do not believe it is on the lot line.

Boundary disputes must be resolved by the property owners, as fence viewers have no jurisdiction in this matter.

Please first try and resolve the dispute with your neighbour before contacting the Township for fence viewers. If this dispute cannot be resolved, please contact the Municipal Clerk at (519) 595-2800 ext 223 or fill out an application to bring into the Municipal Office. You will then be contacted after your application has been received. Fence viewers will visit the property and issue a decision called an “award”.

Fence viewers are citizens appointed by the Township to help resolve fence disputes under the Line Fences Act. When the Clerk receives an application under the Line Fences Act, three fence-viewers will attend the neighbouring properties. Each property owner involved may present the fence-viewers with information and documentation regarding the need for and potential costs associated with the construction or maintenance of a boundary line fence. Once all information has been received the fence viewers will then make a determination regarding the division of cost for the construction, repair or reconstruction of a fence between property owners.  

You can view and print the fence viewers application to bring into the Municipal Office at 25 Mill Street East, Milverton.

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Perth County Open Air Fire Ban Lifted

PERTH COUNTY (August 25, 2025) – Effective at noon today, thanks to the recent rainfall, the open air fire ban will be lifted in the County of Perth, including the City of Stratford. Burn permits can now be issued and must abide by the respective municipality’s open air burn by-law.
With the monitoring of rainfall and vegetation conditions, Fire Chiefs are confident that residents can now safely burn. Please continue to practice safe burning by doing the following:

  •  Call your local fire department to obtain an open air burn permit.
  •  Closely supervise all outdoor fires. Make sure the fire is out before leaving the area.
  • Ensure that your open fire is the correct distance from all structures and other combustible materials.
  •  Never burn plastics, household garbage, construction debris, treated lumber or other laminate wood, tires, ashphalt products, pesticides, paint or aerosol containers, etc. These contain toxins that are harmful to people, animals and the environment when burned.
  • Avoid burning on windy days and be aware of wind direction when deciding to burn.
  • Never use gasoline or other flammable combustible liquids.

Have a source of water or equipment to move dirt/sand to extinguish the fire if necessary.
With weather conditions changing frequently during the summer months, we advise that the burn ban may be put back in place at anytime, if dry conditions return.
Farmers are still encouraged to be very careful with combining, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment, neighbouring crops and can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands. Having a fire extinguisher on board large equipment is highly recommended.
If you discover an uncontrolled/unattended open air fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire.
The Fire Chiefs in these municipalities wish to thank residents and visitors alike for their patience and co-operation during the fire ban.
If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local Fire Department.

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