Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
A neighbor has his yard fenced in,we put up a fence,to close in the yard as we are putting in a pool,some of our fence is on the neighbor's property, only a couple of feet, he is concerned in 5 years we will now own that couple of feet. Is that true?
Asked on 6/22/15, 12:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Adverse possession takes 20 years. However, if he gives you permission to leave the fence there and you accept his permission then he retains ownership.
Answered on 6/22/15, 5:49 pm
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