Do You Think Your Property Line Is The Area That You Mow Your Lawn?
Do you think your property line is the area that you mow your lawn? It’s not always that simple. Unfortunately, here in California, when you buy a piece of property, you’re relying upon the prior owner’s representation of what they own. And while there’s a legal description contained in every deed of trust, those legal descriptions aren’t clear to the naked eye about what you actually own and what you’re buying.
So in those situations where you’re buying a piece of property that is not in more open area, in order to get clarity in what you’re buying, it’s necessary either to be provided a survey that’s been done by the prior owner, Or get your own survey so that you have clarity on exactly what you are buying.
So that you know if there is an issue, you can address it before you buy it, either with the seller and get compensation or have them deal with it, or alternatively at least reach out to the neighbors and get clarity on what their position is. So you’re not walking into a potential lawsuit or dispute with your neighbors from the very beginning.
