Property Ownership
A landowner in Alaska builds a cabin on what they believe is their property, but the cabin encroaches 3 feet onto the neighbor's land. The cabin is most likely classified as:
AAn easement appurtenant
BAn encroachment✓ Correct
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DAn adverse possession claim
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a structure extends across a property boundary onto another's land. The affected neighbor can require the encroaching structure to be removed or may seek damages, or the parties may negotiate an easement.
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