Boundary Harmony: Navigating encroachments
Every so often, Schnauer & Co will have enquiries from clients about an encroachment that they have become aware of, many years after purchasing their property. For example, you have your land surveyed and find out that your neighbour has built a fence, not on the boundary, but actually on your land. Or there is a structural addition that extends beyond the legal property boundaries. Usually this is picked up when owners are selling (during the purchaser’s due diligence) or if they are considering subdivision/construction of any extensions or additions.