Property Ownership
An encroachment is best described as:
AA recorded easement allowing access across a neighbor's land
BA physical intrusion of a structure or improvement onto another's property✓ Correct
CA contractual right to use a portion of adjacent land
DA lien placed on property for unpaid taxes
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a building, fence, or other structure physically extends beyond the property owner's boundary and intrudes on an adjacent parcel. It can create title issues and may be discovered through a survey.
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