Property Ownership
An Indiana property owner who builds a fence 2 feet over the property line into a neighbor's yard has committed:
AA valid adverse possession claim
BAn encroachment — a physical intrusion onto another's property✓ Correct
CA valid easement by prescription
DA trespass only during construction
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a structure (fence, building overhang) physically extends onto an adjacent property without permission. Encroachments can affect title and may need to be disclosed in a real estate transaction.
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