Property Encroachment

Expert Legal Guidance for Property Boundary Disputes

Texas Real Estate Attorneys: Resolving Property Encroachment Issues

Boundary disputes and property disputes are some of the most challenging issues in real estate law. These disputes can involve incorrect surveys, misplaced fences or property lines, encroachments, construction on the wrong lot, or disagreements over land ownership. Left unresolved, these issues can devalue your property, hinder its sale, or escalate into costly litigation.

Common Causes of Boundary and Property Disputes

Disputes often arise from confusion or errors in interpreting legal property boundaries. Common causes include:

  • Misplaced fences or structures: Property owners may assume that fences or dividers are properly placed on property lines when they are not.
  • Survey inaccuracies: Incorrect or outdated property surveys can create confusion over boundaries.
  • Encroachments: A neighbor’s structure, vegetation, or improvements extending onto your property.
  • Deed errors: Inconsistent or conflicting information in legal documents.
  • Multiple ownership claims: Disputes over title ownership or unclear rights to a property.

These disputes can escalate quickly if not addressed promptly, underscoring the importance of taking swift legal action.

Litigation Options for Boundary and Property Disputes

If a resolution cannot be reached, litigation may be necessary. Common legal actions in boundary and property disputes include:

  1. Trespassing:
    Trespass involves unauthorized entry onto another’s land. To recover damages, you must prove ownership, the defendant’s intentional entry, and harm caused by the trespass.
  2. Encroachment:
    Encroachments occur when structures or objects intrude onto your property. Unlike trespassing, encroachment involves physical objects, such as fences, trees, or buildings, that cross property lines.
  3. Adverse Possession:
    Adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of land they have used continuously for a statutory period (3, 5, or 10 years, depending on circumstances). This is a complex process requiring specific legal requirements.
  4. Declaratory Judgment:
    A declaratory judgment resolves legal disputes over property boundaries or ownership rights. When the law does not clearly favor one party, the court uses case law and legal precedent to determine the outcome.

Why Choose Our Real Estate Attorneys?

Experience

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Extensive experience handling complex property encroachment cases throughout Texas

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Deep knowledge of Texas property law and boundary dispute resolution

Proactive

Strategic approach to preventing future encroachment issues

Our Property Encroachment Services

Boundary Dispute Resolution

Our real estate attorneys work diligently to resolve conflicts involving structural encroachments, fence disputes, and property line disagreements through negotiation or litigation when necessary.

Property Survey Analysis

We conduct thorough reviews of property surveys, historical records, and legal documentation to establish clear boundary lines and ownership rights.

Encroachment Assessment

Our team provides comprehensive evaluation of encroachment issues, determining the extent of the problem and developing strategic solutions.

Legal Documentation

We prepare and review all necessary legal documents, including easement agreements, boundary line agreements, and settlement documentation.

Negotiation Services

Our attorneys skillfully negotiate with neighboring property owners and their legal representatives to reach favorable resolutions without costly litigation.

Protecting Your Property Rights

We act fast to solve encroachment issues, create lasting solutions, and fight for your rights in court when needed.

What Our Clients Are Saying

As dedicated Texas real estate attorneys, we understand the importance of protecting your property rights and resolving encroachment issues effectively.

Don’t let property encroachment issues compromise your rights. Contact us for expert guidance from our experienced real estate attorneys.

P.S. Property rights matter. Let our experienced team help you resolve your encroachment issues and protect your property interests.

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Houston, TX 77060

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