As an attorney who handles, among other things, real property matters, I often have been approached by clients regarding property boundary issues. These issues frequently arise after someone has ...

Boundary fights rarely start with shouting. They usually begin with a small assumption, a casual fence post, or a quick text ...

Fences are often built right on top of property boundary lines, but this assumption can be dangerously misleading. Consider what happened to a property owner in Sacramento County who bought his dream ...

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’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 ...

Knowing your precise property lines can prevent potential disputes with your neighbors in many scenarios—like who’s responsible for cutting down a fallen tree. You may also want to know these details ...

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Because I live in the country and have done some surveying, I am often being asked about property boundaries. The questions are varied: “How much does a surveyor cost?” “Can I do it myself?” “What ...

If you’re building a new structure, like a shed or a fence, it’s important to have an accurate idea of where your property lines are to be sure you’re in bounds of local ordinances and building codes.

If you want to make home improvements, put up fences, or resolve potential land encroachments, you need to know exactly where your property begins and ends. In Maryland, survey markers are used to ...