You’ve worked hard to acquire your property, and you have a right to enjoy it and use it as you please. You have a weekend getaway that you utilize to get out of the city. Unfortunately, you haven’t had the chance to go for several months now. When you finally get...
Real Estate Disputes
Is the integrity of your new home compromised?
Purchasing a new home can be a very exciting time. You may have spent months looking for that ideal spot and finally found it. Unfortunately, even when exercising due diligence, flaws with the property can become apparent after purchase. What are some of the more...
Can you trim your neighbor’s trees?
Your neighbor's trees have been growing out of control and stretching over your fence so that the branches hang over the driveway. That's where you park your car, and it's where your kids often play on their bikes or with other toys. You're nervous that one of those...
What does having a lien on your house mean?
Liens are more common than you think, and there is a big chance you have a lien on your home. A lien is a creditor's claim on a property that allows them to recover amounts due if you default. Liens can be voluntary, like a mortgage loan, since you provided consent...
Have you run into a boundary issue with your new real estate?
As a real estate developer, buying property is the core of your business. And that means you need to know exactly what it is that you're buying. Many times, people are unsure about things like property boundary lines or exactly how much land they own. The average...
Easement appurtenant vs. easement in gross: What you should know
You’ve found the perfect piece of property, and you’re ready to buy. Then you learn that the property has an easement attached. An easement gives someone other than the property owner the legal right to use that property for a specific purpose, regardless of anyone’s...
If your neighbor sells their property, does your easement end?
When you bought the land to build your dream home, you knew that you wouldn't have any access to the road. Based on the other plots of land around it and the position of the roads in that part of the state, your land was cut off. This is why it was such a good deal...
Can a trespasser take your land through adverse possession?
Unlike a laptop or a bag, it’s pretty hard to imagine someone simply taking a home, a hunting cabin or a plot of land and claiming it as their own -- but it can actually happen. Generally speaking, you can’t claim ownership of a piece of real estate without a lot of...
Can adverse possession impact your ability to secure a clear title?
Many individuals have heard of the real estate concept of adverse possession, yet they don't have a clear understanding of what it entails. This terminology is often used interchangeably with "squatters' rights." The concept refers to someone other than the original...
What should you know about easements?
There are times when a property may have an easement attached. This often occurs when there’s a need for someone else to use a part of your property. Utility companies may need access to lines or pipes across your property. People may need to use your driveway to get...