Land Use & Zoning
An Oregon property owner builds a fence 3 feet into the neighbor's yard, exceeding the property line. The neighbor's best legal remedy is:
AReport the violation to OREA
BFile a quiet title action
CBring an action in trespass or to enforce boundary lines through a court action✓ Correct
DFile a zoning variance with the local planning commission
Explanation
When a structure encroaches on a neighboring property, the affected owner can bring a legal action in trespass or seek an injunction to compel removal of the encroachment. A boundary dispute may also be resolved through a boundary line agreement or court action to establish the correct line.
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