It’s not unusual for neighbors to run into disputes over property boundaries. One of the more serious situations is when a neighbor extends their property onto your land. This can involve building a structure, expanding a driveway or placing a fence across the...
Jointly owned real estate can be a very valuable asset. But it can also cause some conflict. The owners may not see things in the same light. They may not have the same goals. For example, say that two people inherit the same property from their parents. Perhaps it’s...
There are many different situations that might give rise to disputes between neighbors. Sometimes, people who own adjacent properties disagree about the boundary between their parcels. Other times, the boundary is clear, but the conduct of one neighbor may affect the...
When you want to purchase a property, it’s crucial to identify issues that might affect its transferability or ownership. An example of such problems is title defects. If the title of the property has a defect, someone may challenge your ownership. You may have to go...
An easement is a legal right for one party to use another party’s land for a purpose that’s clearly defined. The easement is attached to the land, but it doesn’t transfer any form of ownership to the party that’s allowed to use the land. Easements are common in both...
The first land deed in Texas dates back to the early 18th century. Specifically, the Spanish government began issuing land grants in Texas around 1716. In those early days, a deed often used geographic details to identify property lines. Still, using geographic...
Imagine discovering someone else is trying to claim ownership of your land simply because they’ve been using it without your permission. It may sound unfair, but it’s actually a legal reality under Texas adverse possession laws. According to the law, a person who...
Your neighbor has an easement on your property. It’s been there since you purchased the land, and it’s a long-standing agreement. Generally, your neighbor uses the easement to cross your property via a two-track driveway to reach their own land, which is otherwise...
Boundary disputes can make friendly neighbors become entangled in a contentious legal matter. In Texas, a land survey is often used to resolve these disputes by determining the precise boundaries of a property. But what if one neighbor believes the survey is flawed?...
One potential boundary dispute that neighbors may encounter is during the construction of a new fence. Perhaps your neighbor wants to put up a privacy fence between your homes. You do not mind the fence itself, but you are concerned that they appear to have built it...
