How can I stop a property encroachment?

Solutions to encroachment:

1. Legal approach: One can always take the legal route to get an injunction order or eviction notice from the court to do away with the illicit possession of your property.
2. Out of court settlement: Legal assistance is not only expensive but also time taking.

What to do if your neighbor wants to build a fence?

A good rule is to practice fence etiquette and discuss any fence you plan to build with your neighbor, and this is all the more vital if you’re encroaching on a shared property line. If you’ve been having issues with your neighbors over property lines and fence-related disputes, you may be interested in our Fence Wars series:

Can a property owner’s fence violate a subdivision rule?

If a property owner’s fence violates a subdivision rule, the homeowners association may ask the owner to make it conform. If the owner refuses, the association or a neighbor can sue to enforce the rules. Sometimes a neighbor may build an ugly fence out of spite for a neighbor. Many states have laws that regulate “spite fences.”

Is it legal to build a fence on the property line?

You’re more likely to be permitted to build right on the property line in a densely populated area, but it varies. If you live in an area with a homeowner’s association, they may also have rules about fence placement (not to mention what type of fence you can have in your front and back yards).

Who is responsible for maintaining a fence between two properties?

Who is responsible for the maintenance of a fence between two properties? Boundary fences sit on the boundary line between two properties. Boundary fences, or division fences, must conform to fencing laws established by local ordinances and CC&Rs. Both property owners own the fence erected between the property lines when both use it.