Surveying Land of another person
Is it legal for someone to hire a surveyor to survey your property without your knowledge and have it recorded against your deed in the County Clerk's Office.
Asked on 8/23/02, 10:41 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Owens
Philip M. Owens, Attorney at Law
Re: Surveying Land of another person
I am not exactly sure of what you are asking. The description in the deed controls. Did someone file a plat of your property in the courthouse? Why? Generally, no one can survey your property without your permission except in cases where neighbors are establishing their boundary. Then as a matter of practicality they will survey your line as well in order to establish where the boundary should be. Sometimes, this is where errors turn up. Contact the folks who surveyed the property to find out.
Answered on 8/23/02, 4:36 pm
