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Your neighbor has had a shed on your property for over 7 years does he have legal right to that property you just found out where the property lines are?
Maybe. Under certain circumstances, your neighbor could claim adverse possession, and own the shed and the land around the shed. However, 7 years is too short to establish adverse possession in most states. Do not delay in speaking with a real estate attorney to discuss your particular situation.
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Does neighbor have right to park at end of shared driveway in Harris county Texas?
No, assuming that it is, in fact, a shared driveway (see your deeds), neither neighbor has the right to obstruct the right of way. You can only park within your property lines; you cannot park so as to lie within the other neighbor's property. I had the same issue with my property, but later found out the driveway wasn't actually shared (it belonged to me!).
What is an example of a dispute arising between private individuals?
An example of a dispute between private individuals could involve a neighbor who builds a fence that encroaches on another neighbor's property. This disagreement may lead to conflicts over property boundaries, resulting in legal action or mediation to resolve the issue. Such disputes often arise from misunderstandings about property lines or local zoning laws.
Can I tear down my neighbors fence if its an eyesore?
No, you cannot tear down your neighbor's fence without their permission, even if you consider it an eyesore. Property lines and ownership rights must be respected, and removing or damaging someone else's property can lead to legal consequences. It's better to discuss your concerns with your neighbor and explore potential solutions together.
How can you and a neighbor legally document an agreed property line without a survey can a neighbor sign a legal document agreeing that your items Ex carport blacktop shed are not on his property?
This calls for legal advice for potentially adversarial and conflicting interests and it would be inappropriate for one person (especially unlicensed) to give an answer for both parties. It could be playing with fire. There are ways to figure out where your property lines without formal surveys and then creating licenses and easements would be a snap and serve your apparent purposes for the interim.
What is meant by property lines?
A property line discribes the legal boundary of a parcel or land. This boundary is established by a professional surveyor. The property lines are often discribed on a drawing called a 'plot plan' or 'plat'.
Can I legally refuse a utility easement on my property?
No, you cannot legally refuse a utility easement on your property. Utility companies have the legal right to access your property for maintenance and installation of utility lines.
How can I determine the property lines of my land and get them marked accurately?
To determine your property lines and get them marked accurately, you can start by checking your property deed for a legal description of the land. You can also hire a professional surveyor to conduct a survey of your land to accurately determine the boundaries. Once the survey is complete, the surveyor can mark the property lines with physical markers such as stakes or flags.
What are the laws related to property lines when your neighbor maintains a part of your lot?
You need to be careful that your neighbor doesn't acquire any rights in your property. You should inform the neighbor that he/she is using part of your land and then make the decision to allow the use or not. As long as you acknowledge it and allow it they cannot claim the land by adverse possession and you can ask them to stop using it at any time. You might also record a notice in the land records to prevent any claim of easement or adverse possession over your property by that neighbor. You should seek the advice of an attorney who is familiar with property law in your jurisdiction. You can read more about it in the link below.
How do you determine property lines?
Have a surveyor do a stake survey to show the property lines. It will cost a few hundred dollars in the city, or up to a few thousand dollars for a rural property. The surveyor must usually find the deeds that reference and define your property and those of your neighbors and make a determination of where your property lines are. Depending upon how your property is defined, your lines may be very difficult to locate exactly, if not impossible (e.g., "from the large birch tree to the pile of stones", neither of which can be found 50 years later). When neither you nor your neighbors can find the lines, you can establish a "new" line by agreement and record that with the deeds for future reference. When attempting to locate lines for a new fence, some jurisdictions require consultation with the official "fence viewer" who will help establish the line, if there is a dispute.
What can legally be done regarding a neighbor's damaged fence exceeding their property lines?
As long as adverse possession has not occurred (see below link), then you can demand that the fence be moved to the proper boundary line. If the neighbor is uncooperative, see a real estate attorney in your area.
What if your driveway and neighbors driveway are together Neighbor parks as close to the edge as possible so I cannot get in or out of my vehicle?
it might be wise to order a 'survey' to determine exactly where the property lines are and determine if there are any encroachments by you or your neighbor. surveys cost roughly $250 - $300.
The back wall of your house adjoins the garden of your neighbor which is fenced off Is there any law stating that the neighbor has to allow you access to maintain your property?
Unfortunately you don't say where you are because laws vary widely as to miscellaneous property rights such as your question. The first thing to do is ask your neighbor's permission just as a matter of courtesy. Many people assume everything has to have a legal underpinning. There are practicalities here if your neighbor doesn't want to look at a deteriorating wall. Be prepared to offer up your insurance to show your neighbor that if you or contractors go on their property and there's an injury, that the neighbor is protected. You also don't say whether your house is actually on the property line but by the use of the word "adjoin" I will assume so. You might need to check the land maps and zoning for your neighborhood. It is possible when it was laid out there were no "setback lines" requiring your house to be so many feet from the property line (for the very reason you need), or your property was split off a larger tract. Either way, either the subdivision plats and/or the zoning laws of the time, or the chain of title in the deeds for your and your neighbor's property, may disclose that there was a right of easement (a specific right of ingress/egress, etc.) for the purposes you need. Even so you might need to show your neighbor that you have insurance.... Finally, there may be a law or ordinance that allows a landowner the right of reasonable access to a neighbor's property to maintain, but you will have to check the laws and ordinances of your locality. You can do a fair amount of this homework, but if you are still unable to find something specific and can not otherwise obtain your neighbor's consent, or your neighbor refuses, you may have the engage an attorney to research further for you. Good luck!
