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We are putting up a fence along one side of our property. On that side is our driveway and garage. about 2.5 feet from driveway, our neighbor has a short brick wall. In between is a row of bushes. Our deed shows our property line running along our driveway and the wall of the garage (i.e., the 2.5 feet of land and bushes are on the neighbor's property). His deed shows the property line running right down the middle of the 2.5 feet of land. If we put our decorative metal fence down either of those potential property lines, it is going to look pretty silly.
We have thought about trying to buy the 2.5 foot strip from him or asking to buy an easement to put a fence on his property. Aesthetically it will be best for both properties. The big complication is that he is 94, has a friend with Power of attorney, and they will likely be selling the house in the next few years. Any thoughts about solutions? Does an easement for the fence make any sense? We don;t want new owners to come in and tear down our fence.
Thanks in advance!
We are putting up a fence along one side of our property. On that side is our driveway and garage. about 2.5 feet from driveway, our neighbor has a short brick wall. In between is a row of bushes. Our deed shows our property line running along our driveway and the wall of the garage (i.e., the 2.5 feet of land and bushes are on the neighbor's property). His deed shows the property line running right down the middle of the 2.5 feet of land. If we put our decorative metal fence down either of those potential property lines, it is going to look pretty silly.
We have thought about trying to buy the 2.5 foot strip from him or asking to buy an easement to put a fence on his property. Aesthetically it will be best for both properties. The big complication is that he is 94, has a friend with Power of attorney, and they will likely be selling the house in the next few years. Any thoughts about solutions? Does an easement for the fence make any sense? We don;t want new owners to come in and tear down our fence.
Thanks in advance!