spite fence

Spite fences are fences constructed purely to annoy a neighbor. They're usually tall, ugly, or both. Spite fences are typically made of metal or wood, but they can also be made up of trees or shrubs.

What's a Spite Fence and What Can I Do About the One My Neighbors Built? Brian Farkas, Attorney · Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law 2023

I live in unincorporated Snohomish Cty and recently my neighbors erected a "spite fence." That is not my definition but the state's.

What can I do about hostile neighbor's "spite fence?" - Legal Answers 2023

With enough lumber to build a 40-foot-tall, blighting fence around much of Yung’s property, Crocker and his spite fence became a legendary revenge tale, a tourist attraction, and a lesson in the danger of escalating tempers.

The Man Who Built a 40-Foot Spite Fence Around His Neighbor’s Home Jake Rossen 2021