Categories for Property Dispute

What Is the Adverse Possession Law?

October 11, 2019 12:50 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Adverse possession law is a concept you’re going to need to be familiar with if you ever find yourself in property disputes in Guadalupe County, TX. The general idea behind adverse possession is that it is a concept in which one person can possess all or part of another person’s titled property by occupying that land for a certain (extended) period of time. This is different from a standard real estate transaction, in which a property owner is compensated for their land. Instead, adverse possession involves a person who can take control of land by using it in conflict with... View Article

Challenges in Building a Border Wall

June 13, 2018 12:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts

President Donald Trump has certainly been working hard to attempt to make his campaign promise of a wall along the country’s southern border into a reality. But is this “big, beautiful wall” really feasible? Critics of the proposed wall have pointed to a lot of different factors, mostly financial, indicating the wall would be a colossal waste of money and resources. But there are geological factors to consider as well. Here is some information from a land surveyor about why geology would pose challenges to the wall that would perhaps be insurmountable. What to know There is currently a fence... View Article

Six Ways to Keep a Property Dispute in Guadalupe County, TX out of Court

July 10, 2017 8:17 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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

Build Fences Without a Property Dispute in Guadalupe County TX

April 11, 2017 5:29 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Good fences make good neighbors, but when done incorrectly, they can also cause a property dispute in Guadalupe County, TX. Many disagreements over property lines arise when something noticeable happens, like a new fence installation. There are individuals who used that fence to push out their property lines and encroach on a neighbor. This is not only inconsiderate, but also illegal. If you are refencing your property, here is how to finish that task without legal trouble: Confirm boundaries: Once the old fence is taken down, it will be difficult to assess boundaries. Even if you build the new fence... View Article

Let a Professional Land Surveyor Solve Your Property Dispute in Guadalupe County, TX

February 22, 2017 6:26 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Your relationship with your neighbor could quickly turn sour during a dispute over the property lines. As a property owner, you have every right to the land that is rightfully yours, regardless of what your neighbor might say. Unfortunately, just because you know where your property ends and begins doesn’t mean your neighbor will agree. If this is the case, it’s time to bring in a professional land surveyor to solve your property dispute in Guadalupe County, TX. A qualified land surveying company can help you settle even the most seemingly complicated land dispute. Read on to discover more about... View Article