Entitled neighbor builds fence 10 feet over the property line before new residents move in: 'The neighbor knows exactly what he did'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Jul 20, 2024 2:00 PM EDT

This dude started neighborhood drama before the new family even moved in officially!

These new residents were under contract to buy a house when their male Karen neighbor took the opportunity to build a large fence 10 feet over the property line, using this moment to claim that those 10 feet were always a part of their property to begin with. Now, the new residents are not naive and they knew exactly what this guy was doing. Now, not to defend the wrong guy in this scenario, but if one did want to be shady and get away with adding a few more feet of property, this would theoretically be the right opportunity to be shady. Just saying…

The good news is that these new residents refused to be manipulated. Since they were under contract to buy said house, they were committed to making sure they were getting everything they deserved and would not cave to any intimidation tactics. 

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  • 01
    "Neighbor built a fence 10+ feet into our property when under contract to buy our house."
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  • 02
    A neighbor built a fence over ten feet into my property blocking off a row of bushes in a few evenings while we were under contract to buy a house.
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    Realtor didn't want to do anything to jeopardize the sale which i was ok with since it was a great deal. Shortly after meeting the neighbor, I talked to him casually about it and he kinda blustered and said thats where the property
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    line has always been and that if I want to get a survey then we can talk. Well now I know GIS data can be off, but it doesn't seem to be that off and nearly matches with a steel stake in the ground near the front corner of my property.
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    I think the neighbor knows exactly what he did as he has been avoiding me for nearly a month now. I originally thought to get a survey and just deal with it that way, but quotes or coming in at over $2k. I'm wondering how you would best deal with this in a way
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    that says what we both know and doesn't cost me a bunch of money. I would like to be as gracious to him as possible whether it was an intentional mistake (Probably) or accidental (Doubt it). What would my
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    next move be? Do i just need to cough up the money for a survey to get him to remove is dumb privacy fence? For reference, I live on a 1.5 acre lot in a township.
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    EDIT: thanks for all of your responses. You've convinced me. I am going to get a survey. I may see if there is an option to have the corners located first but i doubt in the long run I will regret getting it. When I do, the fence going. Either he can take it out or my tractor will.
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    drowninginidiots. 15 hr. ago I would just get the survey, then there's no arguing. But then you tell him to move the fence, no arguments.
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    SerenityPickles 15 hr. ago You pay for a survey. And the fence costs are all his to pay. Again!
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    OllieBrooks. 15 hr. ago Who cares about your realtor, they don't get paid until you close. Thats their fault they are desperate for commission without putting your best interest first. You have legitimate reason to delay closing if you get a survey and find boundary issues.
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    pool 15 hr. ago To go further with this you're going to need to pay for a survey
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    blbd. 14 hr. ago Your realtor is kind of a and probably deserves a licensing complaint. You probably need to read your title insurance policy and buy a survey.
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    But I would be you wouldn't be covered knowingly purchasing an encumbered asset. Definitely need a survey and a lawyer. This is going to be a messy party.
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    Adorable_Dust3799 • 15 hr. ago Even if he took the fence down you'd always wonder where the line is, just do it and be done
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    gusGus86_ 15 hr. ago Without a survey you have no proof or leverage. Get it done, eat the cost, and then you can know for sure. If the fence is in your property then you can legally remove it.
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    Jodithene · 14 hr. ago Contact the township first. They may have a survey on file. Tons cheaper to order a copy from them than have a new one done.
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