Property disputes with neighbors
LIST Code: HO-09-07-00-00
LIST Code
HO-09-07-00-00
Title
Property disputes with neighbors
Definition
Legal issues related to disputes between neighboring property owners or occupants about boundaries, use, access, or control of property. This includes disagreements over where property lines are, what each person is allowed to do on or near the property, and whether a neighbor has improperly used, occupied, or altered someone else’s property. This issue covers situations where a neighbor places items on another person’s property, installs structures or fixtures without permission, encroaches across a boundary, or claims rights that are disputed. Common problems include fences, trees, driveways, shared walls, easements, utility lines, sheds, cameras, or other installations that affect property use or ownership. Disputes may arise because of unclear boundaries, informal agreements, long-standing use, or lack of documentation. It also includes understanding legal rights and remedies related to property boundaries and neighbor conduct, such as requesting removal of encroachments, clarifying boundary lines, asserting ownership or access rights, and resolving conflicts through communication, mediation, or legal action. Legal questions may involve deeds, surveys, easements, local ordinances, and property law principles. Outcomes and procedures vary by jurisdiction and the type of property involved. Includes: - Boundary or property line disputes - Neighbor encroachment or unauthorized use of property - Disputes over fences, structures, or installations - Claims about easements, access, or shared areas - Neighbors placing belongings on another person’s property - Conflicts over rights to use or control property