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When purchasing a home or commercial real estate, many property owners simply accept the property description given by the seller, which is often fairly accurate. However, if they fail to hire a land surveying company to verify the property lines before installing a fence or constructing a new building, disputes with neighbors can arise, leading to protracted lawsuits and potentially costly settlements.

The Consequences of Property Line Disputes

land surveyingIf a suit determines that your improvements or developments encroach onto a neighboring property, the court may order you to remove the offending structure. This could mean taking down a new fence, removing freshly installed landscaping, or even demolishing a home addition or other expensive structure. You may also be subject to penalties, normally calculated on a daily basis, quickly exceeding thousands of dollars in fees. Even if you prevail, you may find yourself facing substantial legal bills and other costs associated with establishing your property lines.

How Land Surveying Resolves Disputes

The only legally recognized way to determine the boundaries of a piece of property is through a land survey, conducted by licensed professionals with the experience to research records and conduct on-site inspections. In fact, if a dispute does escalate to the point of a lawsuit, the court will order a land survey, upon which it will base its final decision. Ordering one before matters escalate can resolve the issue according to the court’s standard.

 

If you’re involved in a commercial or residential land dispute, the surveying professionals at K & M Land Surveying have the specialized experience and range of services to definitively establish the boundaries of your property. They have been offering precise, quality services to the community for nearly 25 years. Learn more about what sets these land surveying experts apart online, or call (402) 476-3020 to request a quote on your project today.

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