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Updated about 5 years ago,
Property encroachment? Civil filing?
I had one of the properties im subdividing surveyed, and it appears there was a carport encroaching about 3-4 ft on my property. The property is managed by a property management company. I tried contacting the property management company, and they said they forwarded my number to the owner, but i haven't heard anything. I can find his name on the register of deeds, but i don't know how to get his number.
There's also about 1-2ft of their gravel driveway on my property as well. It will probably take me another 8 months to finish the house, so i'm trying to nip this in the butt early. I think if i could work something out quickly (since i'm pretty sure this is a slumlord) I'm even willing to demo the half of the carport that is on my property, and give an easement for the driveway. But, if i have to take this court, i wont be so giving.
What's the next step? File something through civil court? If i have enough evidence with my survey, do i even need a lawyer?