How an 11-year fence feud ballooned into $43K in tax bills and multiple lawsuits

Two Ottawa families say they've been haunted by bills for more than a decade after the City of Ottawa tore down their fence and invoiced them. Today, that fence dispute has turned into multiple lawsuits and more than $43,000 in ever-growing penalties.

How an 11-year fence feud ballooned into $43K in tax bills and multiple lawsuits
Two men in front of a fence and hydro box.

Two Ottawa families say they've been haunted by bills for more than a decade after the City of Ottawa tore down their fence and invoiced them. Today, that fence dispute has turned into multiple lawsuits and more than $43,000 in ever-growing penalties.