You’ve heard about nosy neighbors, but what about encroaching ones? When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s ...

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Let's be real. You never think something as simple as putting up a backyard fence or assembling a storage shed will land you ...

Property lines offer important insight into your land use and protect you and your relationship with your neighbors. Knowing property lines before purchasing a property can ensure there's no ...

Q: When my house was built in 2007, a chain-link fence was on the property line of the neighbors behind me. My builder added a wood fence on my side of the chain-link fence. Later, another wood fence ...

You generally can cut branches off an overgrown bush of your neighbor's extending onto your side of the boundary. But the ...

There are various reasons why you should educate yourself about your zoning district and your property boundaries. Your county’s assessor website is a good place to find out about your home’s zoning ...

You're relaxing on your porch when you notice our neighbor putting up a new fence. It's not a big deal until it starts leaning onto your property. So, what happens next? Let's find out. If a fence is ...

When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s called a property encroachment, and it can lead to costly legal ...