Surveying, as previously discussed, is a unique blend of art and science. It involves the rigorous scientific method of data collection and observation, but it also requires the artistic skill of transforming this data into a coherent ‘product’-the map or … Continue reading →
Recent legislation has made posting for no trespassing a bit easier for landowners. (see section (c)(2) below) Effective July 1, 2017, rather than buying no trespassing signs, a landowner only needs a can of paint. I don’t see that there is … Continue reading →
People often state, “I only what to find my property corners.” This isn’t an unreasonable request, but they must understand what that actually means. There are 4 basic levels of survey work. People choose to do one level or another, … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered how close you can put something to your property line? Can you build a fence right on the line or do you have to set if off the line a prescribed distance? What about a drive … Continue reading →
Prescriptive Easement and Adverse Possession… One is about easements and the other is about ownership, both require court action to be implemented. Adverse Possession adverse possession. (18c) 1. The enjoyment of real property with a claim to right when that enjoyment … Continue reading →
You may ask, “Is that like origami?” No, no it isn’t. Paper Traversing is using a map or plat in lieu of a compass to determine the direction you want to travel. People do it all the time and didn’t know what … Continue reading →
I had received a question about Riparian Rights, or more specifically, a series of questions asking about a creek. If a property line is a creek, is middle of the creek the property line? If the deed/plat states something to … Continue reading →