Jessica999
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? NY
Hi- My question is based on the numerous adverse possession/squatter's rights posts in this forum....which I read with something close to horror, (!) ok maybe just astonishment.
I placed a fence inside the boundary line between me & my neighbor's properties (based on established survey pins). Where I live there are no setback requirements, but was told by local officials to set it back a few inches out of 'courtesy.' They assured me I wouldn't "lose" that property, still mine. So I did as told.
From what I have read on the forum, it's true that if the neighbor mows that lawn (approx 5" x 50') behind my fence, he can claim it as his OWN after 10 years. ((Is that not ridiculous?? He knows it's not his.))
Anyhow my question = what exactly are the steps in undertaking adverse possession? I recognize they can't just take it, the action must go through a court. For the fairly tiny amt of land behind the fence, what would be the approximate cost? Is it a lengthy process? And would a judge be adverse to granting it, given its (to me anyhow) frivolity?
Thanks very much in advance for your insight******************************************..What is the name of your state?
Hi- My question is based on the numerous adverse possession/squatter's rights posts in this forum....which I read with something close to horror, (!) ok maybe just astonishment.
I placed a fence inside the boundary line between me & my neighbor's properties (based on established survey pins). Where I live there are no setback requirements, but was told by local officials to set it back a few inches out of 'courtesy.' They assured me I wouldn't "lose" that property, still mine. So I did as told.
From what I have read on the forum, it's true that if the neighbor mows that lawn (approx 5" x 50') behind my fence, he can claim it as his OWN after 10 years. ((Is that not ridiculous?? He knows it's not his.))
Anyhow my question = what exactly are the steps in undertaking adverse possession? I recognize they can't just take it, the action must go through a court. For the fairly tiny amt of land behind the fence, what would be the approximate cost? Is it a lengthy process? And would a judge be adverse to granting it, given its (to me anyhow) frivolity?
Thanks very much in advance for your insight******************************************..What is the name of your state?