The Boundary Line Agreement (BL AGR) provides a procedure for County review whenever a point or line determining the boundary between two or more parcels of real property cannot be identified from the existing public record, monuments, and landmarks or is in dispute. RCW 58.04.
In Washington State, boundary trees are considered common property of the adjoining landowners. Any decisions regarding the removal or substantial trimming of these trees must be agreed upon by both parties. Unauthorized tree work can lead to legal action and potential compensation claims.
Boundary lines help determine the extent of a property and its legal ownership. Specifically, these lines define a property's physical limits and help prevent conflicts between neighboring property owners.
You and your neighbour can create a 'boundary agreement' to record: the boundary between 2 properties. who's responsible for maintaining a hedge, wall, tree or fence between 2 properties.
Any overstepping structure can be legally classified as an encroachment. In Ohio's jurisdiction, parties guilty of encroachment may be liable for reparations or may face directives to dismantle the structure.
These “side” issues include such matters as resolving substandard access to the public road and meeting bulk zoning regulations such as lot width and area. A Boundary Line Adjustment, then, is an Administrative action by the city or county planning authority. In contrast, a Boundary Line Agreement is a judicial action.