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Property Boundaries & Easements
Disputes over where one property ends and another begins—or who has the right to cross or use your land—can be complex. The answer may depend on what an existing easement allows or whether long-standing use has established rights that do not appear in the recorded property documents. These issues can affect your ability to use, sell, or develop your land, sometimes in ways you do not discover until later.
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes advises Michigan property owners and governmental entities on property boundary and easement matters. Our attorneys help clients understand the rights affecting their property and determine how best to proceed.
Boundary Disputes and Easement Rights
Boundary and easement concerns often come to light during a survey or title review or when a neighboring owner challenges the location of a property line or an existing access arrangement. In other cases, a new easement is needed to provide a mutual understanding between neighbors or between a property owner and a utility company.
We can provide assistance with:
- Reviewing title records to identify existing easements and other property rights
- Evaluating the scope and enforceability of existing easement rights
- Drafting and negotiating new easements
- Counseling clients on boundary, encroachment, and access disputes
- Coordinating with surveyors and professional engineers to determine appropriate property or easement boundaries
- Evaluating potential claims involving prescriptive easements, adverse possession, or acquiescence
- Representing clients in litigation when necessary
- Assisting governmental entities with drafting, negotiating, and acquiring property or easement rights
Dedicated to serving your legal needs.
Some boundary and easement matters involve deadlines that can affect your legal options, making it important to seek guidance early. Contact us to discuss your property rights and the options available.
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