Property Ownership

A Michigan homeowner discovers their neighbor's fence encroaches 18 inches onto their property. To remedy this, the homeowner should first:

AImmediately contact LARA
BHave a survey done to confirm the boundary and then consult with the neighbor or an attorney✓ Correct
CFile a criminal complaint with local police
DContact the county assessor to adjust the property lines

Explanation

When a boundary encroachment is suspected, the first step is to commission a licensed land survey to establish the exact boundary. If confirmed, the parties may negotiate an easement, boundary agreement, or the matter may proceed to court.

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