Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
How Do I Gain Adverse Possession of Abandoned Property in Georgia?
I have discovered a property that is overgrown and unused. The owner died a few years ago and the lawyers handling her will are unable to find the person who was left the property. I am considering 'adverse possession' of this property for a number of reasons. Could the lawyers, as executors of the will, stop this process? What is the worst case scenario if I decide to proceed?
07/29/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Georgia | #25252Is the Boundary Line Between Properties Determined by a Fence?
If a fence has been on property dividing two landowners for 30 years plus, is this considered the boundary line when it's clear it isn't straight with the other end of the fence?
06/21/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Kansas | #25069What can be done now that we know there is an issue with property boundary lines?
Our property was surveyed this week and we discovered that our actual property line is not our driveway but actually crosses the neighbors lawn. Our property is a flag lot. The driveway was put in in 1075 by the builder, Baldwin. We did not know of this discripency until June of 2011. My question is, do we own the property bounded by the actual surveyed land or is this gran...
06/09/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: California | #25001How Can I Prevent a Claim of Adverse Possession?
Hi, I am looking for a form that will prevent adverse possession of a piece of property that I own. I want a written agreement allowing a neighbor to park on the property but will not waive my rights to the property.
06/02/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Massachusetts | #24955What is Adverse Possession Law in Michigan?
I have been paying for a piece of property that I thought was mine, since 1981, I found out last year that there was a quick claim back in 1981, to community assoc, but the taxes had always came to me or my family, this property cuts right through my yard, I found out last year when trying to search what my property was or is, this is in michigan
04/26/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Michigan | #24724How do I stop my neighbor from establishing adverse possession?
My neighbor acts like the whole road (including everything on my side of the road) is his property. I'm concerned that he's actually trying to own this land over time. The road was a city by-way that has two telephone poles along it. It was a dirt road when I moved in but the neighbor has since paved it. (Without permits I believe.) He has put large flower pots in front of a sh...
02/24/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Washington | #24294What are the Laws for Adverse Possession in Missouri?
I just bought land in Collins Mo and had it surveyed. This showed that one neighbors driveway curved into my land. Driveway is about 5 years old. It also shows a cattle fence cuts across one corner of my land by about 100 x 300 feet. I don't know how long its been that way. My question is how does adverse possession effect me as the new owners? I know it is 10 years in this sta...
02/19/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Missouri | #24255Is It Expensive to Do an Adverse Posssession Deed?
IS IT EXPENSIVE TO DO AN ADVERSE POSSESSION deed
01/26/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: North Carolina | #24082If a pipe has been in place on my property for more than 15 years can I remove it?
i have a 2 inch pipe on a place I just bought. The operator has no right of way but the pipe has been there for 15+ years on a public utilty & says he has right to be there cause no one contested the line.
01/23/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Oklahoma | #24065How Can I Claim Adverse Possession of Abandoned Property in California if Taxes are Due?
how to take adverse possion of abandoned house with taxes due and leins for gabage collection ?
10/26/2010 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: California | #23487