Property encroachment happens when a neighbor's structure intrudes on your land without permission, potentially causing legal disputes or financial loss. Understanding and verifying property boundaries is crucial before taking action. Common sources of confusion include fences, trees, and sheds that extend beyond legal limits. Homeowners should start by consulting their property deed and survey but may need professional help. Unintentional encroachments are frequent, often causing headaches due to misunderstandings. Addressing encroachments properly can help maintain property rights and avoid disputes.
Property encroachment occurs when a structure or physical object crosses onto your land without permission... any physical feature that crosses the legal boundary line is an encroachment if it's on your property without your permission.
Encroachments are often unintentional, caused by misunderstandings about where a property line begins and ends, but they can still lead to major legal and financial headaches if left unaddressed.
A homeowner who believes that a neighbor has erected a fence, shed, driveway, or some other encroaching structure onto their property should first make sure they have a current survey.
Whether you're spotting your neighbor's new shed creeping over the line or reviewing a survey before selling your home, we'll walk you through how to verify an encroachment, what legal and informal steps you can take to resolve it.
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