Neighbor using some of my land

[BK911]

No bank involved. Paid cash.
He did a good job on the lights. I really dont want to be a prick and cause tension for property I will probably never use. But... it is mine and I dont want to loose it.
I am going to wait until i see him outside and casually ask him where he thinks the property line is. If I knock on his door, it may appear to be a larger issue.
I have all the stamped surveys of my property and his property, plus i printed out the county drawings.
Hopefully this will be resolved by this weekend.

[Kraftwerk]

Let us know how it turns out.

Kind of off topic but aren't there are too many random lights everywhere shining all over the place to no great effect? Where my beach rental is, there is a house three property's over , the biggest and ugly-est house btw, with flood lights just pointing all over the place, it looks pretty bad.

[pavulon]

Originally Posted by shifter

three pages and nobody has asked if the neighbor's wife is hot?

I am disappointed, you guys are slipping.

lurker!

[stomachmonkey]

I think I'd be more pissed that you let me finish the work before saying something than you knocking on my door.

YMMV

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by BK911

No bank involved. Paid cash.
He did a good job on the lights. I really dont want to be a prick and cause tension for property I will probably never use. But... it is mine and I dont want to loose it.
I am going to wait until i see him outside and casually ask him where he thinks the property line is. If I knock on his door, it may appear to be a larger issue.
I have all the stamped surveys of my property and his property, plus i printed out the county drawings.
Hopefully this will be resolved by this weekend.

What I'd do the next time I saw him outside (assuming you're OK with the lights being there, etc.).:

"Howdy neighbor!... I saw you working on the lights the other day and wanted to talk with you. Nice job btw...just one itty-bitty problem...I had to go double check my docs from two years ago when I bought this place, but they appear to be on my property. No problemo really....just wanted to let you know...."

See how he reacts and go from there. Probably just a property line "assumption" on his part (can't imagine otherwise). You might wind up being "long time, GOOD neighbors" a few decades from now after breaking the ice this way ...good luck!

[charlesbahn]

I've fought this battle, and ultimately prevailed. But it is costly and time consuming.

Once you give up the rights to the land, even adverse use of the land, it is gone. You also have to consider who the next neighbor may be.

Might consider granting an easement. This way it never becomes adverse possession or use. Be sure it is in writing and done through legal counsel. It will be worth it later.

Good luck,

Charles

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk

.......Where my beach rental is, there is a house three property's over , the biggest and ugly-est house btw, with flood lights just pointing all over the place, it looks pretty bad.

Hope that does not turn into this.

Happened a couple of properties down from a friend of mine.

In a Feud of the Rich, One Man Is Flush With Victory

[Steve Carlton]

Shoot first. Ask if you can have some popcorn later.

[bpu699]

Keep us posted. I agree, the neighbor probably doesn't know the land isn't his. Just talk to the guy, maybe a nonissue...

[bell]

I like the easement/lease option. .... Say $1/year for 10 years. ......
Should be a no brainer.....
If he is hostile/a dick...... Go legal on his ass lol

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by bell

I like the easement/lease option. .... Say $1/year for 10 years. ......
Should be a no brainer.....
If he is hostile/a dick...... Go legal on his ass lol

That makes sense. A cheap lease leaves no doubt in his mind it is not his land and you retain unquestioned ownership. He will know he can't build a permanent structure or fence on it. Who will maintain that chunk property? Will he mow it and pick up leaves and trash?

[RWebb]

The liability issue that someone mentioned above is the biggie. That's why he needs a local, in-state lawyer. If in a city, maybe an in-city lawyer too.

[vonsmog]

So what happened??

[BK911]

Pretty uneventful.
He knew where the line was.
Asked me if I wanted him to take down the lights.
I told him I liked them but didnt want to lose my land to adverse pocession.
"To wut?"
Uhh... nothing.
Pretty awkward after that.
Tried to talk but it was like pulling teeth.
Pretty sure I wony get a xmas card!

[scottbombedout]

Originally Posted by BK911

Pretty uneventful.
He knew where the line was.
Asked me if I wanted him to take down the lights.
I told him I liked them but didnt want to lose my land to adverse pocession.
"To wut?"
Uhh... nothing.
Pretty awkward after that.
Tried to talk but it was like pulling teeth.
Pretty sure I wony get a xmas card!

So are they coming down though?

[wildthing]

I might just be paranoid or cynical but he may be faking it. If he knows the line, why did he encroach on it in the first place? The lease thing might make sense. Or just have it taken down.

[stomachmonkey]

I'd not be happy with the current state of affairs.

The guy knew it was your property but felt he could just go and use it?

My gut tells me this is not the end of your troubles.

[porsche4life]

Sounds like it's time to get him to take those lights down, get the survey double checked, and build a fence!

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Sounds like it's time to get him to take those lights down, get the survey double checked, and build a fence!

Or, just get that survey and install the fence. He'll come over and ask for his lights back....

[Lusso1]

You need to be able to prove you knew he was using your property. Send that letter with proof of delivery. I would also require him to pay you a dollar or something.