Inheriting land can feel like a gift, but using it in a different way than others expect can stir up trouble.

One heir thought building a house on their acres would be simple, but the cows, and their cousins, had other ideas.

Read on for the full story.

AITAH for fencing my land off from the rest of my family

My grandfather left me close to 30 acres when he passed.

It’s currently part of about 150 fenced-in acres that my cousins have cattle on.

So they wonder if a fence would help mitigate this.

I have no interest in cattle and would prefer them not be on the property once I start building my house in about 3 months.

I don’t mind them having to go through mine to get to the rest of theirs. I just have no interest in the cattle.

AITA if I fenced off my acreage from their cows using it?

They have every right to protect their property and build their home without unwanted interference.

What did Reddit make of this situation?

It may be time to call in a surveyor.

Perhaps the current fencing plan is a little too ambitious.

This user agrees this decision has certain legal implications.

If they’re going to do it, they should make sure they do it right.

Protecting one’s property and future home is always a sensible choice.

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