What do you do in a boundary dispute?

Getting professional help with a boundary dispute

1. Negotiate directly with the neighbour to achieve a settlement of the dispute that has arisen; or.
2. Agree with the neighbour to enter into a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and in the present conundrum I would recommend Mediation; or.

Do you own the water under your land?

Landowners typically have the right to use the water as long as such use does not harm upstream or downstream neighbors. In the event the water is a non-navigable waterway, the landowner generally owns the land beneath the water to the exact center of the waterway.

What kind of disputes are covered by neighbor law?

Disputes covered under neighbor law include: 1 Fence laws, 2 Boundary disputes, 3 Noise complaints (i.e. dogs, loud cars, yelling), 4 Conflicts over trees or landscaping, 5 Harassment from neighbors, 6 Other nuisance complaints.

What to do if you have a dispute with your neighbour?

If the dispute involves a statutory nuisance (something like loud music or barking dogs), you can make a complaint to your local council. Contact the police if your neighbour is breaking the law by being violent or harassing you. As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.

Is there dispute with a neighbor about the location of a pier?

Second, is there any dispute with a neighbor about the location of any of the piers (does a pier encroach the property line extended into the water?) or is there an expectation that a pier will be shared?

How to avoid having to make a boundary agreement with your neighbour?

You can avoid having to create a Boundary agreement by having an informal discussion with your neighbour. However, if you cannot agree who should own the piece of land or agree to terms which accommodates both parties then you can create a Boundary agreement.

When do you have a boundary dispute with your neighbor?

If your neighbor puts their property, a fence, or even an addition to their home on or crossing you property line, then you have a boundary dispute. The first step in dealing with this is to talk to your neighbor and then compare deed copies.

What are some of the most common neighbor disputes?

One of the most common neighbor disputes is perhaps property boundary issues. After all, fences exist not only for privacy, but also for the purpose of keeping others (mostly neighbors) out. Property boundary disputes can exist in two different forms; trespassing, and encroachment.

What’s the best way to resolve a property line dispute?

4. Try to reach a neighbor-to-neighbor agreement. Reaching an agreement between the two of you — without involving attorneys and/or the court system — is generally the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to resolve neighbor property line disputes. Once you’ve reached an agreement, both of you can sign a deed that details the perimeters of the land.

What should I do if my Neighbor is invading my property?

After you know exactly where your boundaries are, your neighbor should move their belongings if they are infringing on your property. If they refuse, try going to mediation. Many homeowners associations offer mediation services. If yours does not, you can hire a private mediator to help you work through the encroachment issues.