Property Ownership (alternative)
A Maryland property owner who erects a fence that encroaches on a neighbor's property may be required by a court to:
APay a nominal fine and keep the fence
BRemove the fence and potentially pay damages for the encroachment✓ Correct
CObtain a variance from the zoning board
DFile for adverse possession
Explanation
An encroaching fence can be ordered removed by a Maryland court, and the encroaching party may be required to pay damages for the use of the neighbor's land.
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