Property Ownership
A New Mexico property survey reveals that the neighbor's fence is 3 feet inside the property line. This is an example of:
AAn easement by necessity
BAn encroachment✓ Correct
CAn adverse possession claim already completed
DA prescriptive easement
Explanation
An encroachment occurs when a structure or improvement crosses a property line onto adjacent property. Encroachments can cloud title and must be disclosed.
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