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If the fence of one part of your property is inside the property line and your neighbor uses that portion of your land does it eventually become his property by some sort of default law?
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You know it is your land and you know the fence was built x number of inches/feet inside that property line. You must let him know you know where the line is. And if you give him permission to use it, he cannot claim adverse possession.
You may lose the property unless you take steps to protect your interests. There may be a presumption that you have failed to exercise your right of ejectment within the statute of limitations and the hostile encroachment on your property will cause you to lose that portion of your property forever. You might be able to overcome this presumption by showing you gave written permission to the neighbor to use that portion of your land prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Many city ordinances require a setback from the property line for installation of fences. You should take the necessary steps to prevent any acquisition of the strip by adverse possession.
- You should make certain to maintain that portion of the property by keeping it trimmed and free of debris. Your regular maintenance will prevent the neighbor from claiming it.
- You should make certain the boundary line is clearly indicated with some sort of marker at each corner. It is important to not simply allow the neighbor to use and maintain that strip of your land as though it is a continuation of his own property.
- If you think a problem may develop, you should invest in an hour with an attorney who specializes in property law who could advise on how to give proper notice of the property line and permission to use that strip if appropriate.
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