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Recognizing The Disputes Surrounding Boundary and Property Lines

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When moving into your first home, it is important to have a friendly relationship with your neighbors. In addition, it is essential to have a clear sense of boundary and property lines with your next-door neighbors to prevent the risk of a dispute. The land you own is one of the most valuable things to you, as it is to your neighbor, this is why it is so crucial to establish property lines to avoid heated arguments. It can be very difficult to determine the land you specifically own, it can be a technical error where your deed states you own the land that your neighbor’s deed states they own. Proper communication and understanding the issue together will help solve these problems.

What Are Boundary And Property Lines?

Boundary and property lines are particularly the cut-off lines of the land you own. The county’s tax map defines each parcel of land and what you specifically own. A property line in a residential home can be hard to spot, as the climate could have changed overtime. Determining the property line is generally where your lawn and your neighbor’s lawn meets together, something as little as building a walkway in the wrong area can disrupt this and cause complications.

When Should Legal Assistance Step in?

If you and your neighbor can not solve the dispute regarding the boundary line of the properties, it may be time to contact your real estate attorney and file a lawsuit. However, this may not be a good idea since it may create an awkward tension between you and your neighbor for the years you live next to each other. Generally there are two types of causes of action you have the ability to take when filing a lawsuit concerning the boundary lines of your property and your neighbor’s land, which include:

Ejection: In a lawsuit with the boundary lines of your property, you may sue your neighbor for ejection, or trespassing, where a state judge may order the neighbor to remove him or herself and any possessions from the property. In addition, you may win money damages if your neighbor disrupted the value of your property.

Declaratory Judgement: Declaratory judgement is a process where a state judge determines if you or your neighbor are legally subject to the specific piece of land. This type of lawsuit will not result in any money damages, it is more of a neutral jurist making a determination on the deeds and the legal documents presented with the properties.

For more information and to help you with your boundary and property line dispute, learn more about the support we can offer you by emailing Chang Legal at contactus@changlegal.com or by calling 847-907-497.

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Purchasing A Residential Home The Correct Way

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Owning a home is one of the biggest accomplishments through adulthood and is often referred to as the American Dream. It is essential to know what comes with buying a home and how you can be prepared for everything that may come your way. Chang Legal is here to guide you through the buying process of a home and the steps you should take when completing the deal.

Down Payment: Before you are ready to purchase a home, it is important to know if you can afford everything that comes with a house. Some individuals have a difficult time having a down payment since they may have debts in other areas such as college loans. The typical amount required when purchasing a home is 20% of the purchase must be down payment.

Pick A Location: It may seem self-explanatory, but picking a location for your home can be very difficult and stressful. This is why it is important to consult with a real estate agent, who will make the process much smoother. Take time to think about the type of environment you would like to live in, whether it be a urban, suburban, or rural area.

Type Of Property: Are you looking to purchase a 1200 square feet house for your family? Or are you just looking for a property for yourself? It is crucial to ask yourself these questions before purchasing a home. You do not want to buy a home with extra space that is not needed and you certainly do not want a home that is too small.

Explore Your Options: Typically, many future homeowners decide to jump in right away on the first few properties they visit. A better idea is to speak with your real estate agent and to visit as many as properties as you can to ensure you are making the right choice. It never hurts to look at more real estate than less!

Make An Offer: Once you have checked off all of the above steps, it is time to make an offer on the property you choose to reside in. Your real estate agent will provide you with a contract, which states all of the legal terms and conditions and will ensure you meet all of the requirements before purchase. Once this is complete, you will have a successful transaction and will now be a homeowner.

For further information about the process of purchasing a home or to learn more about how we can support you, contact Chang Legal today.

The information contained in this Website is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter.  The transmission of the Website, in part or in whole, and/or any communication with us via Internet e-mail through this site does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between us and any recipients.