Boundary or property line disputes regularly occur in Michigan when neighboring owners of residential or commercial real estate disagree with one another as to where one property ends and the other begins. It is crucial to resolve these disputes in a way that protects the rights of property owners while preserving the value and autonomy of the property and assuring your ability to transfer title to the property and avoid problems with lien holders.
At Galloway & Hommel, LLP, our real estate attorneys have extensive experience resolving property line and boundary disputes. We understand the complexities of these legal matters and can provide skilled guidance to help you preserve your rights and interests in your land. Our services include counseling property owners by:
- Evaluating your situation by obtaining title searches, reviewing, and explaining documents in the chain of title;
- Reviewing land surveys relative to boundaries, encumbrances and encroachments;
- Interpreting deeds and other documents to determine ownership interests and the rights of non-owners;
- Determining allowed property uses and interpretation of local zoning ordinances;
- Identifying encroachments and developing strategies employing negotiation and litigation to resolve the issue; and
- Drafting easements or other agreements such as licenses to resolve current litigation or avoid future litigation.
For disagreements that are particularly confrontational, it may be necessary to pursue a quiet title lawsuit, including those based on theories of adverse possession and acquiescence, to resolve the issues at the heart of the dispute. In the event that litigation, is required you can rely on our proven lawyers to fight for your legal and financial interests. Our real estate practice group can bring decades of real estate and litigation experience to your case; they have the skills, resources, and reputation necessary to succeed in the courtroom.
You Cannot Afford to Wait
Michigan law favors property owners that protect their rights and defend their boundaries. By not taking action to resolve your dispute, you lose the right to use your property and eventually may lose your property altogether. Allowing an adverse use to continue for fifteen years or more can result in them being able to make a legal claim to your property. Your best course of action is to discuss your situation with an experienced Michigan real estate attorney when you first become aware of someone else occupying or using your property.
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Our Detroit real estate lawyers are equipped to address real estate matters throughout the state of Michigan. They also have significant experience representing international clients with property interests in our state.
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