Property Ownership
A Connecticut property owner who discovers their neighbor's fence encroaches 12 inches onto their land should first:
AImmediately tear down the fence
BCommission a survey to confirm the encroachment and then negotiate with the neighbor or seek legal advice✓ Correct
CFile a police report
DContact the Connecticut Real Estate Commission
Explanation
Before taking action, the property owner should confirm the encroachment with a licensed survey. They can then negotiate an agreement with the neighbor or take legal action (injunction to remove the fence, quiet title, or damages).
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