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Typical concerns between neighbors involve fences, branches overhanging or damaging property, weeds, noise, use of property, or access.
City of Vancouver
- A neighborhood resources page with tips to prevent conflict with neighbors
- The Vancouver Municipal Code contains city code about specific topics
- The Code Compliance office has a link to report violations of city code
Clark County
- A Neighborhood Guide from Code Enforcement that includes the rules for many common situations
- The Clark County Code contains county code about specific topics
- The Code Enforcement office has a portal to report neighborhood concerns in unincorporated Clark County
Additional resources
FindLaw has an encyclopedia entry about neighbor disputes that includes links to additional resources.
If you need help talking with your neighbor about a problem, you can contact Community Mediation Services. Trained mediators can help you work out a resolution.
The Washington State Law Library wrote a blog post about neighbor issues.
