I have lived in my house for 39 years I have put it on the market and there has been a garage erected for 36 years on what I thought was my land, now I have been approached by the person that has a property adjoining mine ( he has owned his property for 25 years)telling me that on his deeds he owns the ground that my garage stands on, have I any claim to this land I woul appreciate any advice regards Jim
2007-06-15 14:06:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It would be his unless you have been paying the property tax on that section.
You will have to hire a surveyer to get the exact placement though. Sorry to hear that.
2007-06-15 14:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with an attorney qualified in real estate matters. After this lengthy period of time, you may actually have taken possession of his property through the legal doctrine of 'adverse possession'. Basically, if no claim was made by him over all these years and he allowed you enjoyed use of the property without dispute, you may have legal title to the portion upon which your property sits, no matter what the surveys indicate.
Engage the services of a qualified real estate attorney on your behalf.
2007-06-15 21:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have some claim, but might have to buy the land from him. Time for you to contact a lawyer.....
2007-06-15 21:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋