By Christy Brown / January 5, 2025. Categories: Business and Property Law. Boundary Line Agreement. A Boundary Line Agreement is a legal document that outlines the agreed-upon boundary between two adjacent properties.
Agreed-Boundary Doctrine ing to California law, when there is some ambiguity about the real boundary, the owners of two adjoining parcels of land can agree on a marker or line, such as a fence or a line of stones on the ground, to act as the boundary between the parcels.
Use specific terms in the agreement to clearly define the boundaries and responsibilities of each party. For example, rather than using the term “fence,” specify the exact location and dimensions of the fence. This can help prevent any misunderstandings or ambiguities.
For the agreed boundary doctrine to apply, there must be: (1) uncertainty as to true boundary line; (2) an agreement between the adjoining neighbors fixing the line; and, (3) acceptance or acquiescence to the fixed line for at least 5 years or under circumstances where substantial loss would be caused by a change of ...
There is no general rule about whether you own the fence on the left or the fence on the right of your property. The first place to look to see which boundaries you own and are responsible for maintaining is your title deeds. Learn how our property law solicitors at Goughs can help.