August 25, 2017 11:16 pm
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Whether you own an empty lot or an active property, you should have the parcel’s property lines legally documented as proof of ownership. This is called a boundary line survey. A property boundary survey is a process that determines the property lines and accurately locates the land’s true corners. This type of survey is often done to solidify property information in a deed, but is also for making sure one lot’s property lines are not encroaching on another’s. What is the cost of a boundary survey? The actual cost of a property boundary survey will vary depending on the type... View Article
August 9, 2017 1:52 am
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Looking forward to installing a brand new pool in your backyard this summer? You might want to wait to break ground until you know the exact location of your property lines. Property lines are crucial in determining if and where you can build your new pool or any other structure. It’s important you know exactly where your property ends and your neighbors’ begins. Otherwise, you could be forced to remove your new addition or face steep legal fees if it were to accidentally encroach on someone else’s land. Luckily, determining property lines doesn’t have to be too difficult. Making the... View Article
July 26, 2017 1:52 am
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Did you know that you might not be the only one legally entitled to your property? You read that right—many property owners may actually share part of their land with a neighbor or a utility company. This is due to what is known as a utility easement or a right-of-way. The local governing body can grant either type of access to give designated individuals the right to certain parts of your property for a specific purpose. While they don’t own your land, they have a right to use the designated portion for the purpose identified. This most commonly includes utility... View Article
July 10, 2017 8:17 pm
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Few homeowners are lucky enough to live next door to people who make the world’s perfect neighbors. So, if you are one of the lucky ones, you must do everything you can to maintain that good relationship! Unfortunately for others, their situation is not ideal—and it’s common for property line disputes to be the reason for bad blood. If you do find yourself in a neighbor war over boundary lines, try your best to peacefully resolve the issue. Otherwise, if one or both parties resort to assistance from the law, your living situation will undoubtedly become tense—at least, unless or... View Article
June 26, 2017 8:17 pm
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When it comes to boundary disputes and projects on private property that stand to impact neighboring land, most difficult situations can really benefit from the expertise of a local land surveyor. Unfortunately, not everyone takes land surveying seriously, and some even believe it to be an unnecessary service. It’s this kind of attitude that can land neighbors in court over property line disputes or throw a wrench into a site development plan after it’s discovered that the land is unusable. Before issues arise is the time to get the facts straight about land surveying. Let’s ask an experienced land surveyor... View Article
