Knowing your precise property lines can prevent potential disputes with your neighbors in many scenarios—like who’s responsible for cutting down a fallen tree. You may also want to know these details ...

You’ve heard about nosy neighbors, but what about encroaching ones? When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s ...

Nothing can sour a hunting season like a property-line problem. One wrong assumption about a fence, creek, old logging... The ...

A new survey found the overlap, not uncommon as property lines don’t always match assumptions. Confirm the results first, then talk to the neighbor.

Property boundaries aren’t always as clear as a fence line, and misunderstanding them can cost homeowners thousands. From outdated surveys to hidden easements, even small mistakes can lead to major ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may feel confident that you know your property lines just by looking at your house and yard. The neighbor's fence and where ...

Property lines offer important insight into your land use and protect you and your relationship with your neighbors. Knowing property lines before purchasing a property can ensure there's no ...

Do you know — really know — where the boundaries of your property are? Most people don’t, at least not with certainty, but there are instances where not knowing could put you at legal risk. When you ...

Just how far below the earth’s surface do property lines extend? And can someone trespass on another’s property — more than a mile underground? The Texas Supreme Court grappled with those questions on ...

Q: My association has taken the stand that a side fence on a zero lot line, single-family dwelling that is entirely on the dwelling’s property is shared 50/50 with the neighbor for maintenance or ...