Property Ownership

An 'encroachment' occurs in NC when:

AA property owner fails to pay property taxes
BA structure or improvement crosses the boundary line onto a neighbor's property✓ Correct
CA zoning ordinance limits property use
DA utility company installs lines on private property with an easement

Explanation

An encroachment is a physical intrusion — such as a fence, building, or driveway — that extends beyond a property's boundary onto an adjacent property without permission. Encroachments must typically be disclosed and can affect title.

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