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Originally Posted by john70t
Yes. It's a retaining wall, keeping the neighbor's ground from spilling onto mine.
It's not as bad as I thought, for now, but it would be a mess to replace.
I've visually noticed the lean and a few stones on top fell over this year.
All work would have to be done from my driveway which would affect my tenants and my business.
I want to prevent that from happening.
Is a simple letter enough? From a lawyer?
If more, what kind of engineer would I need for a professional 3rd party opinion?
Thanks for your responses.
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Good advice from formulareed. If it were me I would try and reach out to the property owners first. I would try and speak to them before anything. If that fails. Send them a registered letter return receipt and proof of mailing for regular mail. If that fails take your letter and certified receipt to a lawyer and then have them send a formal letter. A lawyer sending a letter automatically escalates a situation. Try and work it out first. In the event the situation does escalate the info you have will benefit you and it will show you attempted to work it out first.
Before sending the letter get the survey so you have accurate information to put in your letter. It reinforces your position.