Encroachments come in all sizes and shapes and consist of a property improvement which crosses or protrudes within an established line like a neighbor’s property line or a established building setback line. Purchasing property subject to an encroachment means you’re conscious of the encroachment and eager to assume any danger associated with it. Some people can be willing to assume the risk related to a minor encroachment but seldom will you find someone eager to take on the issues associated with a major one.
Minor Encroachments
Encroachments are generally discovered while inspecting a survey which details the land lines and also locates all buildings and improvements. Many do not influence the house in any way, just the property upon which it sits. Minor encroachments may consist of a fence, portable outside shed, doghouse or backyard spot that crosses a property line. The encroaching object may belong to your seller and cross onto the neighboring property or belong to the neighbor and also encroach onto your seller’s property.
Major Encroachments
If part of the house or an affixed building, like a detached garage, crosses the neighboring land line, it is a significant encroachment with the prospect of severe consequences. Such effects may also occur if a house or other prohibited building crosses over or violates a government or even developer-established discount line. A major encroachment might lead to the evaluation of monetary settlement or a court-ordered removal of this construction.