🚧 Understanding Spite Fences in Washington State Washington State law doesn't explicitly use the term "spite fence." Instead, it addresses structures erected with malicious intent, particularly those that obstruct a neighbor's enjoyment of their property. While you might call it a spite fence, the legal principle revolves around whether the fence serves a useful purpose or is primarily intended to annoy and injure your neighbor. ⚖️ The Legal Basis: Nuisance Law The foundation of challenging a "spite fence" in Washington lies in nuisance law. A private nuisance is something that unreasonably interferes with your right to use and enjoy your property. A structure erected solely to cause harm, with no legitimate purpose, can fall under this definition. 🔍 Establishing a "Spite Fence" Claim To successfully argue that a neighbor's fence is a nuisance, you generally need to prove the following: 😠 **Malicious Intent:** The fence was ...