Common Property Line Issues At The Lake
In a perfect world, all property lines would be clearly drawn, and all property owners would respect those lines. Neighboring homeowners could live together in peace and harmony, each enjoying the benefits of his own land. While many neighboring homeowners are able to share space harmoniously, many other homeowners find that maintaining clear-cut boundaries is not always as simple as it seems. This week, Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to examine some of the common sources of property line disputes and what can be done to resolve them. Common Boundary Disputes Here are a few examples of the boundary issues neighboring homeowners may encounter. Fences The purpose of a fence seems relatively obvious - fences are designed to identify property lines so that what should remain on the property is contained (such as a pet), and what should remain off the property is deterred from entering (such as other pets or people). Unfortunately, the use of fence...