Land Use & Zoning

In Missouri, an encroachment occurs when:

AA property is sold without a survey
BA structure from one property illegally extends onto an adjacent property✓ Correct
CA lender places a lien on a property
DA tenant holds over after a lease expires

Explanation

An encroachment is a physical intrusion of a structure or improvement from one parcel onto an adjacent parcel. It can be identified by a survey and must be resolved before or at closing.

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