Property Ownership

In Colorado, an 'encroachment' occurs when:

AA government agency restricts a property use
BA structure or improvement from one property extends onto an adjacent property✓ Correct
CA property owner fails to pay taxes
DA tenant remains after a lease expires

Explanation

An encroachment is when a physical structure (fence, building, eave, etc.) from one property extends beyond the boundary line onto a neighboring property. Encroachments can affect title insurance coverage and marketability.

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