An easement in gross is an informal verbal agreement negotiated with the property owner. If you've given your neighbor access to an area of your property for a specific purpose, and it's not in theproperty deed, this type of easement is an "easement in gross." For example, you may all...
Maybe you are trying to determine precisely where your property lines are located. You’re not alone if you nod yes to these questions. Understanding how to find property lines is vital, especially after buying a home. Lots of folks try to research how to find their lot lines. The most c...
How to find your property linesYour're planning to build a fence aroundyour property, but you're not sure where the line really is. Perhaps you want to widen your driveway, but it might impinge on a neighbor's lot. Or you want to expand your house or build a deck, but utility ...
Determining property lines can provide you with information for needed legal changes to your home and backyard.
An easement or right of way is granted by a land owner to another party, which can include companies, to use a portion of the property for a specific purpose. The easement or right of way can allow for utilities to run across the property, a building to be placed on the property and...
It's not on the market, but it's perfect. The perfect bit of land, the perfect commercial location, the perfect house—whatever it is, it's a property you want, and you need to find out who owns the property so you can arrange a deal. So how do you do it? If you've ever ...
It can be confusing if you find out your new home has an easement during the closing process. Easements on the property allow third-party access to your land; understandably, you might not like this situation. While most property sales are not adversely affected by easements, problems can ha...
A title search determines if there are any ownership defects in the chain of title.In other words, can someone come and claim ownership that you weren’t aware of when you bought the home? Undisclosed heirs, contested property lines, and easements on the property can all cost you enormous ...
advertising online and in the local papers. You find a tenant, and the lease begins on Sept. 1. As the property was placed in service—that is, ready to be leased and occupied—on July 15, you would start to depreciate the house in July and not in September when you start to ...
The quiet title action is a legal remedy to resolve property disputes involving competing claims or challenges to its title. If a title is not clear, it is not "quiet." This can arise from liens, boundary disputes, easements, gaps in the chain of ownership, adverse possession, or estate ...