Dear TZ - What are the Boundaries to my Property?

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Real Estate Agent with Remax First Realty II 0790808

Dear TZ,

Is the fence the boundary between my property and my neighbor's?

- Border Billy

Dear Billy,

File:Apsley house on an 1869 Ordnance Survey Map.JPG

 If you think a neighbor is encroaching on your land, please act quickly. If you allow them to put a fence or structure, or even a garden, or your property, you may in fact be losing the rights to that property in the future.

The deed to your home will contain a description of your property, including its measurements. Then, you can measure from the landmarks, such as your house, to the property lines.

You can also acquire a map showing your property lines at the county recorder's office and the assessor's office in your area.

If you need a more exact determination, you will need to hire a licensed land surveyor. They can place official markers on your boundary lines.

Good luck!

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Comments (5)

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

"If you allow them to put a fence or structure, or even a garden, or your property, you may in fact be losing the rights to that property in the future."

OR, you just may own that fence that the neighbor built on your property.

Dec 01, 2012 08:21 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

You're right, Lenn, which is why people need to locate their boundaries.

Dec 01, 2012 08:31 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Zuhl Team.... it's very important to have an instrument survey done on your property, especially before you put up a fence...

Dec 01, 2012 08:34 PM
Tracy Oliva
West USA Realty - Arizona - Fountain Hills, AZ
The Oliva Team Arizona Agents

Yes:  A survey is always a good Idea,  keep up the good work and good luck with your business,  E

Dec 01, 2012 08:39 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Good morning Barbara and Ed - we had a tree fall on our neighbor's property. Our survey, luckily for us, showed that the tree belonged to the neighbor. 

Dec 01, 2012 08:40 PM