Property Ownership
What is an 'encroachment' and how does it affect a Nevada real estate transaction?
AA government tax on property improvements in Nevada
BWhen a structure or improvement from one property physically extends onto an adjacent property without authorization; it can cloud title and must be disclosed✓ Correct
CThe right of a utility company to enter the property
DA lien recorded against the property for unpaid assessments
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a physical structure — fence, building, driveway — crosses a property boundary line onto a neighbor's land. In Nevada, encroachments are typically revealed by a survey and must be disclosed. They can affect marketability, create boundary disputes, and may need to be resolved (through a boundary line agreement, quitclaim deed, or removal) before closing. Title insurance typically does not cover encroachments disclosed by survey.
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