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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013 states: “Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or ...
In California real estate law, encroachment occurs when a structure or object intrudes onto the property of another without permission. This intrusion must be physical and tangible, and it typically crosses over a boundary.