If the trunk is wholly on one person's property, it is that person's tree. If the trunk straddles the property line (even if it has grown that way after starting out entirely on one side), then the tree is shared.
Under California law, property owners cannot remove or alter a neighbor's fence without following proper legal procedures, even in cases of encroachment. Removing or damaging someone else's property without consent could lead to legal consequences, including claims for trespass.
A boundary line agreement is a legally binding document that sets clear boundaries between neighboring properties, providing certainty and preventing conflicts.
California law recognizes the right of two adjoining landowners to agree on a specific line or marker to act as the property lines between the two parcels, notwithstanding the legal description in each parcel's deed.
California law recognizes that property owners may agree to establish or adjust boundary lines. These agreements can be made through written contracts or mutual consent. However, boundary line agreements must be in writing and signed by both parties to be legally enforceable.
In California, property line encroachment laws dictate how to handle situations where one property owner's land or improvements overlap onto a neighbor's property. These laws aim to resolve disputes fairly, often requiring a survey to establish actual property boundaries.
A boundary line agreement is a legally binding document that sets clear boundaries between neighboring properties, providing certainty and preventing conflicts.
Under such an agreement, the parties acknowledge the true boundary line between the properties, and the encroaching owner releases any claim to the strip of land encroached upon. In return, the “encroached upon” owner allows the encroachment to continue for so long as he/she is not adversely affected.
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.