ALTA Survey vs. Boundary Survey: Which Do You Need?
Both survey types deal with the same land, and both can speak to where a property starts and stops. The harder question is which survey you need for your situation. That answer rests on why you’re ordering the survey, who plans to rely on it and what your deal or project calls for. Sort those […]
What to Do About a Shared Driveway With No Written Agreement
A shared driveway works fine for years. Then someone lists their house for sale, and the buyer’s agent asks a simple question nobody can answer: “Where’s the agreement?” That’s usually the first time either neighbor realizes there isn’t one. Nothing was ever signed. Nothing was ever recorded. Just two households quietly using the same strip […]
What Happens If Your Neighbor Disagrees with Your Property Line?
Property line disagreements happen every day. They are not always caused by bad intentions. In Kansas, many boundary disputes start with something simple. An old fence, an assumption passed down by previous owners, or a landscaping project that crept a little too close to the edge. Whatever the cause, a disagreement over a property line […]