Tag: Boundary Disputes
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Stonewalled: Insurance Denied for Massachusetts Homeowners’ Boundary Land
The Massachusetts courts recently said something deed holders should know. The case could impact other states in addition to Massachusetts, depending on how their laws appear on the books. Last month, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that Old Republic Title Insurance Company could legally deny coverage for land the policy holders owned if the land…
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Hey, Back Off! When an Encroaching Neighbor Wants a Piece of Your Property
So, the folks next door did some landscaping. And you’re pretty sure it crossed your property line. Maybe they built a shed over the boundary. Maybe they’re using a part of your land to park equipment, or to drive over. In some cases, the encroachment isn’t obvious. Then the deed holder wants to build a…
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The Neighbors’ Agreement: Consenting to New Property Lines
Can neighbors agree to a more useful border line between their properties, despite what’s on their deeds? As a matter of fact, your state law could say the property lines you and your neighbor treat as real can actually become the legal boundary between the properties. This can help two parties when they consent or…
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Trees, Smoking, and Other Neighbor Troubles: What’s a Homeowner to Do?
They say good fences make good neighbors. Perhaps we could add shrubs or trees, too. Fences and trees can helpfully separate one residential property from the next. Their presence can make boundaries obvious and clear-cut. Then again, their helpfulness depends on how homeowners personally experience them. Hedges or fencing can be poorly placed, making property…
