Property Ownership
In Illinois, what is an 'encroachment' and how can it affect a real estate transaction?
AA mortgage that is larger than the property's value; requires PMI
BA structure or improvement that extends beyond the owner's property boundary onto adjacent property✓ Correct
CA government lien for unpaid special assessments
DAn easement granted to a utility company
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a structure (fence, building, driveway) extends beyond the owner's property boundary onto a neighbor's land. Encroachments can affect title, require remediation, and complicate closings. They are typically discovered through surveys. An encroachment may give rise to claims of adverse possession over time or require negotiated easements to resolve.
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