Escrow & Title
A survey of a New Hampshire property reveals an encroachment where a neighbor's fence is 3 feet inside the boundary line. This is best addressed by:
AFiling a lis pendens
BNegotiating a boundary line agreement or easement, or requiring removal before closing✓ Correct
CIgnoring it if the fence is not on the buyer's side
DAutomatically suing the neighbor in Superior Court
Explanation
Encroachments should be resolved before or at closing, either by negotiating a boundary line agreement, granting a formal easement, or requiring removal of the encroachment. Ignoring it can affect title and future marketability.
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