Property Ownership
A Connecticut homeowner installs a fence along what they believe is their property line. A survey reveals the fence is 2 feet over the neighbor's property line. This is:
AAn easement by necessity
BAn encroachment✓ Correct
CAdverse possession
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Explanation
An encroachment is a physical intrusion—such as a fence, building, or landscaping—that extends over a property line onto an adjacent property. An encroachment can lead to legal disputes and may affect title.
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