Property Ownership
In Ohio, a homeowner who constructs a fence that encroaches on a neighbor's property by 2 feet may be subject to a court order requiring:
AThe neighbor to purchase the 2-foot strip
BRemoval of the fence or compensation for the encroachment✓ Correct
CThe neighbor to accept the encroachment if it has been there over 5 years
DNo action because minor encroachments are generally ignored
Explanation
An encroachment is a property rights violation. The affected neighbor can seek a court order to remove the encroachment or, in some cases, may obtain compensation.
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