Fences, Property Lines, and Property Encroachment
Fences shape the appearance of a garden, improve privacy, and help define property lines. They also become a very quick source of tension when they are not installed correctly. Property encroachment is a common reason for neighbourly disputes, and many problems only appear years later when a fence replacement, a house sale, or a new neighbour brings greater attention to the accuracy of the property lines. This blog explains how encroachment happens, why property lines are so important, and how to avoid costly complications in the future. What Is Property Encroachment Property encroachment occurs when a structure crosses the legal property line and enters neighbouring land. Fences are often involved because many people assume that an existing fence is correctly positioned, even when no one has checked the actual property lines for years. Encroachment can affect garden use, property value, and relationships between neighbours. a fence placed a few centimetres inside or outsi...
