Issues that arise due to a disagreement between neighbors regarding their properties are considered boundary disputes. If the issue is ongoing, legal action by either party may be necessary to come to a fair and calm resolution.
Examples of a Boundary Dispute:
There are a long range of issues that can arise. The most common examples are:
- Tearing down property
- Outbuilding
- Cutting down trees
- Boundary lines
- Fence placement
- Landscaping
Options for Resolving a Boundary Dispute:
Not all issues between neighboring parties are the same, but depending on how severe the situation is, how quickly it needs to be solved, and how much you are willing to spend, there are various steps you can take. Those include:
- Consulting a real estate lawyer. To ensure a fair and accurate decision, an experienced lawyer can explain to you your options, and explain how to carry them out, if needed.
- Negotiating an agreement. Parties can avoid a court case by settling things between themselves, coming to an agreement, and having the real estate lawyer draft and file any related documents.
- Taking legal action. With the help of a lawyer, this can include things like filing an action to quiet title (lawsuit that establishes a party’s ownership over property), submitting a request to the court that they decide property rights or lines, petitioning for the court to prohibit a neighbor for trespassing, and more.
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