• Encroachment occurs when a property owner invades his neighbor’s territory by building or expanding structures outside his property.
  • Property owners may intentionally or unintentionally encroach on their neighbors.
  • Structural intrusion occurs when a property owner builds or expands a structure in a public area.
  • Boundaries and property lines can be clarified by obtaining a topographic survey.
  • Even though easements are similar, they are established by mutual agreement and provide fair compensation to the rightful owner of the property.