Property Ownership
A Maine landowner whose neighbor's fence encroaches 2 feet onto their property should consider:
AIgnoring it as a minor issue
BHaving a survey done and addressing the encroachment before the adverse possession period runs (20 years in Maine)✓ Correct
CWaiting for the neighbor to move
DReporting it to the MREC
Explanation
An unresolved encroachment can potentially ripen into an adverse possession claim after 20 years in Maine. Having a survey done and addressing the encroachment (by agreement or legal action) protects the landowner's title.
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