Property Ownership
An encroachment occurs when:
AA property owner grants an easement to a neighbor
BA structure or improvement extends beyond the property boundary onto an adjacent property✓ Correct
CThe government takes property for a road
DA tenant fails to pay rent on time
Explanation
An encroachment is when a structure, fence, or improvement crosses a property boundary and intrudes onto an adjacent parcel. Encroachments are often discovered during surveys and can create legal disputes about removal, prescriptive rights, or compensation.
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