QUESTION
my neighbor had his fence on my prop. He just sold the house. Am i entitled to remove it?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2013 on Real Estate - New York
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When the fence was put up it was with the understanding it would be removed when and if he sold
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You may be trespassing if you remove the fence. By allowing him to keep the fence on your property, he may have acquired title to that portion of the property, based on the doctrine of 'adverse possession'. You should consult with qualified counsel, before doing anything.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Real Estate Lawyer
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Answered on Aug 26th, 2013 at 4:51 PM