You would think that with all the decades of experience homebuilders have, and with all the technology that we have at our fingertips that we would be able to know just how big of a house can fit on a lot without “going over”. Apparently, that’s not always the case.
Owning property can be a complex situation. What you can do with it depends, in part, on where the property line ends and where it is situated. We have broken it down to the most important things to think about when determining what you can do with your property and...
The words “common ground” always throws up a red flag to me. While common ground provides more “space” between you and your neighbors, it doesn’t mean that the land is for your private use and benefit. Common ground is typically deeded to subdivision associations and their trustees. It is land that is intended to be used, accessed and enjoyed by all individuals within that subdivision. Here are some examples where that enjoyment went a bit beyond what was legally owned by the homeowner.
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