Land Use & Zoning
A Maine landowner builds a fence that encroaches 2 feet onto a neighbor's property. The proper legal action for the neighbor is:
AFiling for a variance
BBringing an action for ejectment or trespass✓ Correct
CRequesting a building permit
DFiling a lis pendens
Explanation
A property encroachment is a form of trespass. The affected neighbor can bring a civil action for ejectment (removal of the encroachment) and/or damages for trespass.
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