Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Does Neighbor Need Permission To Connect To Our Existing Fence
If my chain link fence is recessed 4' into our property, does my neighbor have the right to connect to my fence without my permission?
11/26/2008 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Arizona | #14725Will we be asked to pay the current land value for building our house encroaching on neighbor's land?
We built a house in February 2006 and thought that it was on the property line. We had ask the surveyor to survey. Now we find out that the person who surveyed our lot did not go all the way to the flag which is still there on the corner of the lot. We are now being sued for $20,000 plus $60,000 for punitive damages for our house encroaching 32.3 feet on the corner of his lan...
11/26/2008 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Tennessee | #14724In April (2007), we had a fence put up in our backyard that is indented 6 inches inside our property line. Last month our nei...
In April (2007), we had a fence put up in our backyard that is indented 6 inches inside our property line. Last month our neighbor put up a fence that is identical to ours, but did not totally enclose his backyard and is therefore benefiting form our fence. They say because neither of the fences are ON the property lines what they are doing is legal, they also do not feel they ...
07/08/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: New Jersey | #6990We recently obtained the survey of our property because we are having a new fence installed. Upon reviewing the survey we no...
We recently obtained the survey of our property because we are having a new fence installed. Upon reviewing the survey we noticed a difference of one foot to our advantage between the survey and what the fence company measured with the existing fence. We would like to take advantage of that extra foot but now it seems that our neighbor has his outdoor shed resting up against ...
05/17/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: New York | #5103How can I make my neighbor cut his hedge back that is growing onto my property?
A neighbor has a hedge that originally was planted on his property several years ago. He let it grow out where it is clearly on my property. I have asked him many times to trim it back, and he refuses. I showed him a copy of my survey and showed him the property lines. He even had his land surveyed when he applied for a remortgage. I asked him again that while the flags we...
05/11/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Florida | #4463How do I force my neighbor to trim their trees that are causing damage to my property?
My neighbor who lives behind me has trees that are growing over onto my property. The trunk of one in particular is pushing on my new fence, which, in another year, will cause it damage. It's also grown into our service lines. My fence is less than a year old. Another trees branches are literally laying on the roof of my garage. My neighbor will absolutely do nothing to rem...
05/08/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: California | #4223How would I notify my neighbor that he is parking on my land since I had a survery done?
Is there a form or document that can be presented by Neighbor A , who has recently had his property surveyed, to Neighbor B notifying Neighbor B that he is, and has, been parking on Neighbor A’s property?
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Florida | #994Is there a form for use encroachment of property without permission?
A neighbor has built a fence on my property. This encroachment happened some time ago, and we both are aware of it. Now I want to sell the property. How do I go about this curing this encroachment and what kind of legal form must I use? I will give him first right of refusal of purchasing the land, but I don't believe he is interested since I have given him access to my propert...
02/08/2007 | Category: Real Property » Encroachment | State: Florida | #507Would it benefit for me to quit claim deed to the lender if home is in foreclosure?
I am on the mortgage not the note. The home is in foreclosure. Would it benefit for me to quit claim deed to the lender ? I have no contact with the person on the note.
12/20/2016 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Florida | #28467What are the Consequences of Walking Away from My Property?
Is it legal/moral/ethical to walk away from a way-under-water mortgage on a condo, or what would you suggest for a woman who is marrying in Sept and will be living in her husband's home? The condo, located in Cincinnati, cannot be sold for anything near what she owes.
04/26/2012 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Indiana | #25667