Neighbor's Stuff on my Property
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NorthBeachPerso
Honorary SMIB
Adverse Possession in Maryland
The time in MD for adverse possession is 20 years. You also have to have a "claim of title" which usually means you've been paying the property taxes.
The time in MD for adverse possession is 20 years. You also have to have a "claim of title" which usually means you've been paying the property taxes.
mamatutu
mama to two
Having an issue with a neighbor is not fun...you want to live in peace in your castle...I have two neighbors on my street that have been feuding for 15 years over property line and who's tree is on who's property...they actually get in each other's face now and again...one is pruning one side and one is pruning the other side...not to either ones' liking...they both are my friends and tell me stuff...I just stay out of it...I wish I had some advice because I know you must be so frustrated on what to do...but from reading the thread...what I get out of it is...know the law and be prepared for what happens down the road...like one of you selling...you don't want that headache...just bein' neighborly
Having an issue with a neighbor is not fun...you want to live in peace in your castle...I have two neighbors on my street that have been feuding for 15 years over property line and who's tree is on who's property...they actually get in each other's face now and again...one is pruning one side and one is pruning the other side...not to either ones' liking...they both are my friends and tell me stuff...I just stay out of it...I wish I had some advice because I know you must be so frustrated on what to do...but from reading the thread...what I get out of it is...know the law and be prepared for what happens down the road...like one of you selling...you don't want that headache...just bein' neighborly
Invite them over for a dinner and tell them to stop arguing over a stupid tree, more important thing in life than that, have them kiss and make up.
Then send them a certified (something with a return receipt) letter stating that you had the survey done and by whom. According to the survey records, they are encroaching on your property and they have x (I would use 10) number of days to contact you about the matter and make arrangements to move their stuff. Offer to help them move their stuff. If they refuse any of the above, you'll end up having to take them to court.
How can you think about associating with people like that, much less live near them? I say put the wheels back on and tow that thing to a new neighborhood. 
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Pushrod
Patriot
This happened to me last year. We put in a shed about 15 years ago and I thought we had it abutting right up against our property line because of a metal rebar stake in the ground that I thought was an old survey marker. The neighbors had their property surveyed last year (it is a weekend get-away house next door) and it turns out that the property line was about 3 feet off (to my detriment) from where I though it was.
When I got home and saw the survey stakes I was a bit upset that I had screwed up. When the neighbors came down that weekend I went over and talked to them about it and they agreed to let the shed stay as long as I acknowledged that it was extending onto their property.
They are good neighbors and we have always gotten along, so that helped. I would have moved the shed if they had wanted that.
When I got home and saw the survey stakes I was a bit upset that I had screwed up. When the neighbors came down that weekend I went over and talked to them about it and they agreed to let the shed stay as long as I acknowledged that it was extending onto their property.
They are good neighbors and we have always gotten along, so that helped. I would have moved the shed if they had wanted that.
renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
Thanks! That's what I was trying to find out- how long I have to give them (10, 15, 30 days). Seems the norm is 30 but I didn't know if it was a law to have to give 30.
ginwoman
Well-Known Member
I think it would be better to tell them in person first then, if necessary mail something certified. But if you just mail something certified without talking it could ruffle feathers and start a lifetime of misery. Property lines are a funny (not ha ha) thing.
Just go over and tell them you're having a fence built and the survey you had done indicates he has ____ that is on your property and you need it moved to his property so the fence can be constructed. Show him the survey and tell them what type of fence you're building. What's he gonna say... no? Give him two weeks to move it. If it hasn't been moved, move it yourself or pay someone to move it and get your fence built. Take pictures before it's built, during the build and the completed project
What's the problem?.....if you're too intimidated to do this, sell your house and move.
You can only be a doormat if you're willing to lay down.
What's the problem?.....if you're too intimidated to do this, sell your house and move.
You can only be a doormat if you're willing to lay down.
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Vince
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Only I wouldn't be so nice if they're assH#### for neighbors anyway. Lucky I have nice neighbors.renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
We just moved in. They are trying to sell their house.
They won't be able to sell the house if your boundary dispute reaches the courts. Should be a motivation to move their stuff. They could dispute the validity of your survey and have their own surveyor challenge it.
Btw. How much did you pay for the survey ?
renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
Ugh. $425.
Cheap insurance against inadvertenly putting your fence into some other neighbors yard.
Which of the fence outfits are you planning to go with ?
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Hodr
Guest
I was going to mention this as well. Maryland is a very difficult state to put forth an adverse possession claim.
20+ years and you must be denied access to your own property (I.E. they built a structure you have no key to, a driveway you can't access, or a fence). If you have dual use, or you are allowing use, it isn't adverse posession.
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Looking to get a survey / staking myself (building a fence soon). I was quoted much more than that. Could you mention who the company is, or send a PM?
Thank you.
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I will mediate for a 6 of good beer for me and a 6 of whatever the neighbor might drink. I can talk the pants off of the preacher's daughter, given 1/2 a chance. I'll help the neighbor remove the offending materials. No confrontations or repercussions.
renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
Not sure yet. Considering Thomas, Massey, and Clinton.
renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
The company was Drastic Measures, I believe out of Clinton. They were recommended by Clinton Fence. I know that the charge depends on the size of the property, and possibly where the property is located.
renegadeslave
Obsidian Salamander
I will mediate for a 6 of good beer for me and a 6 of whatever the neighbor might drink. I can talk the pants off of the preacher's daughter, given 1/2 a chance. I'll help the neighbor remove the offending materials. No confrontations or repercussions.
Hmm....