Having a property and facing
disputes due to it is a common thing. More often than not good neighbors turn
against each other due to their differences over their properties. But knowing the
right way to deal with those situations is what will make us good neighbors.
People live side by side of
each other for many years and yet they turn their faces away when they feel
that their good old neighbor has encroached upon their land. At that point of
time instead of jumping into conclusions, they should give it a thought on how
to manage it tactfully. It should also be kept in mind that they sometimes let
it go, fearing a breakdown of relationships. This is utterly wrong and may cost
one dearly during sale of the property.
Let us then check out the
different approaches to solve the boundary line disputes. A systematic approach
is what is needed to deal with this:
· At first, it is imperative to know where the boundary is and where it should be. This can be found out from the land drawing or the property survey representation. From there it should be clear where the demarcation should be. If one is unable to do this, then he/she should call in a land surveyor to do it. The land surveyor would make a survey but could set one back by $ 400 - 600.
· If one is confirmed that his/her neighbor has encroached upon his/her land, then a free and frank discussion with him might help. It might have been an innocent mistake and thus friendly approach without offending the other person is the right thing to do. They should either bring up the matter in an indirect way or make a direct approach.
· Sometimes it happens that neighbors do not listen to nice words. At that point of time one needs to keep aside niceties and take a hard line approach. Firstly, a letter along with the documents in support of the argument is sent to the neighbor. This should suffice unless the neighbor is a tough nut to crack. People may also seek legal support and make official communications through lawyers.
· The last option is to take the help of the police and/or the court. A case in a civil court may take months or years to finish and would put a drain on the financial resources. This would ultimately result in a decision but it is a win-lose situation for the person. He/she may win the case but would lose good neighbors.
· At first, it is imperative to know where the boundary is and where it should be. This can be found out from the land drawing or the property survey representation. From there it should be clear where the demarcation should be. If one is unable to do this, then he/she should call in a land surveyor to do it. The land surveyor would make a survey but could set one back by $ 400 - 600.
· If one is confirmed that his/her neighbor has encroached upon his/her land, then a free and frank discussion with him might help. It might have been an innocent mistake and thus friendly approach without offending the other person is the right thing to do. They should either bring up the matter in an indirect way or make a direct approach.
· Sometimes it happens that neighbors do not listen to nice words. At that point of time one needs to keep aside niceties and take a hard line approach. Firstly, a letter along with the documents in support of the argument is sent to the neighbor. This should suffice unless the neighbor is a tough nut to crack. People may also seek legal support and make official communications through lawyers.
· The last option is to take the help of the police and/or the court. A case in a civil court may take months or years to finish and would put a drain on the financial resources. This would ultimately result in a decision but it is a win-lose situation for the person. He/she may win the case but would lose good neighbors.
Property disputes can
take the sleep away from anyone and cause a lot of tensions. However, lawyers
can deal with regarding land, house or lease disputes very effectively.
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