Land Use & Zoning
A Nebraska property owner builds a fence that encroaches 2 feet onto a neighbor's property. The neighbor wants to remove the encroachment. The legal remedy is:
ACalling the county assessor
BFiling a quiet title action or encroachment lawsuit✓ Correct
CContacting the zoning board
DRequesting a variance
Explanation
An encroachment (structure built on another's land) is resolved through civil litigation — typically an action to remove the encroachment or quiet title. The affected neighbor can sue for removal and damages.
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