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A good neighbor tries to avoid disputes. Sometimes, though, boundary lines become a matter of friction between property owners in California. A fence desired by one neighbor but not by the other often results in an argument. A better understanding of California law...
It may only be a small sliver of land, perhaps only a few inches wide, but a disagreement between neighbors over who has rights to it may develop into a bitter feud. A dispute over the issue of boundary encroachment may even go as far as leading to a destruction of...
The age-old adage about a person's home in California being their castle underscores the sentiment people place on their properties. They own them, and thus may react strongly to what they view as unauthorized encroachments on to those lands. The hope is that a...
In more rural areas, homeowners often require private access to their homes via shared roads. Sometimes, multiple people in the area share the road together and also share maintenance. In other instances, people might own different parts of the road, usually the area...
You've had your eyes on a nice piece of land for a while. Maybe you found a lovely few acres of California for a new home, or perhaps it's an investment opportunity as land values head ever upward. But you want to make sure you get every inch to which you are entitled...
There's an old Irish saying that "Good fences make good neighbors." However, a fence erected in the wrong spot can be a nightmare for property owners -- and so can other boundary disputes. If your neighbor is encroaching on your property rights in some way, here's how...
It is almost inevitable to have neighbors you do not particularly like now and then. However, some California residents run into neighbor problems that can result in years of animosity or, even worse, legal action. An encroachment is one of the most common ways you...
It may seem that a boundary dispute between you and an adjacent property owner in California arises quickly. However, according to Point to Point Land Surveyors, boundary disputes can be years, and sometimes centuries, in the making. Sometimes a boundary dispute...
Generally speaking, if you own property in California, you are the only one with an interest in the land and the only one with a right to use it. However, it is possible for someone who does not own a particular piece of property to gain a nonpossessory interest in it...
Boundary lines between properties in California are not always as clear as they should be. As a result, you may have a neighbor who puts up a structure that exceeds the boundary line and winds up on your land, whether in whole or in part. The legal term for this is...
