What’s An “Encroachment” In Real Estate?
August 29th, 2008 By Peter G. Miller
When we look at a property, we often assume that the property is what we see — perhaps an area contained within a fence or backing up to a neighbor’s garage.
But, what we see may not be correct. The fence and the garage may both be “encroachments,” protrusions onto our land from a neighbor.
This may not sound like a big problem — except that we are buying a complete parcel of property and paying taxes on it each year.
A survey is necessary to determine property boundaries and the existence of any encroachments. Typically lenders require a survey when a home is financed — and often when it is refinanced.
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