Neighbor thinks he owns my land?

[strum456]

Is there a reason why painting the trees would not be adequate? This is an odd place for a fence and I am pretty sure the neighbors would not think highly of it. I am assuming you are suggesting this to help protect me from adverse posession (which I appreciate). I know next to nothing about laws, but now that we both know the line, isnt adverse posession out of the question?

The neighbors have been cooperative so far, so they are welcome on my land, just the same as the other neighbors (as long as they dont block my trails anymore).

 

[sixdogs]

Is there a reason why painting the trees would not be adequate? This is an odd place for a fence and I am pretty sure the neighbors would not think highly of it. I am assuming you are suggesting this to help protect me from adverse posession (which I appreciate). I know next to nothing about laws, but now that we both know the line, isnt adverse posession out of the question?

The neighbors have been cooperative so far, so they are welcome on my land, just the same as the other neighbors (as long as they dont block my trails anymore).

When we lived in New England and had a lot of wooded land, there was a pattern to tree marking. I can't recall exactly but there were slashes or marks (at breast height) that signified distance from the line. Different marks for corners. Ours were hatchet marks so not sure on the paint thing. Corners marked would be the issue since a straight line is between them.
My guess is the people get the point with flagging and you won't hear another peep. A concern I would have would be overkill that might imply to them a lack of confidence in your position. My vote would be to keep it as simple as possible and see what simple flagging does.

 

[MotorSeven]

Is there a reason why painting the trees would not be adequate? This is an odd place for a fence and I am pretty sure the neighbors would not think highly of it. I am assuming you are suggesting this to help protect me from adverse posession (which I appreciate). I know next to nothing about laws, but now that we both know the line, isnt adverse posession out of the question?

The neighbors have been cooperative so far, so they are welcome on my land, just the same as the other neighbors (as long as they dont block my trails anymore).

Nahh, not worried about adverse possession, I was thinking just for your peace of mind. If your ok with showing them the corners then it's all good.

 

[DABSGT]

I would be more concerned if someone were injured on your property and coming after you for damage. Then you will need the lawyer. I would talk to the neighbor, point out the property line and if you still allow them use have an agreement of liability. you may want the family attorney's advice. It is unfortunate but that is the world we live in. Good luck

 

[Western]

Not bad I suppose, but old enough to be my mother. As far as crossing the line, we haven't talked about that. I am hoping now that the line is marked, they will either move their stuff or contact me to see if it is okay where it is. Either way, I will be happy.

I'd ask them when they can get their stuff moved, that should be enough to make a point.

Is there a reason why painting the trees would not be adequate? This is an odd place for a fence and I am pretty sure the neighbors would not think highly of it. I am assuming you are suggesting this to help protect me from adverse posession (which I appreciate). I know next to nothing about laws, but now that we both know the line, isnt adverse posession out of the question?

The neighbors have been cooperative so far, so they are welcome on my land, just the same as the other neighbors (as long as they dont block my trails anymore).

If they are welcome on your land, then the above statement would be almost mute. I would make a decision one way or the other that I could live with and be done with it. I personally wouldn't let anyone else make the decision whether their "stuff" stayed or went on my property.

There is some reasoning behind the saying "good fences make good neighbors"

 

[Cat_Driver]

It seems that a few people on here continue to assume that I am guessing, or am not sure where the line is. I am going by the legal description as recorded at the courthouse, a survey map from 1997, surveyor's stakes that I have located and my dad's memory. All of this information puts the line in the same place. I realize that county tax maps aren't the best, but it also puts the line within about 25 feet of where it should be according to the other information. So, once and for all I AM SURE WHERE THE LINE IS!

Now this is funny. You're SURE where the line is, yet you say ....but it also puts the line within about 25 feet of where it should be.

So one and for all ...you are within 25 feet of WHERE THE LINE IS.

Oh and it wouldn't be the first time survey stakes have been moved. Oh and you're Dads memory, ya that will hold up in court.

The 25 feet alone is enough for the neighbor to argue with you. So calm down. Everyone that is suggesting FRESH survey are suggesting to HELP YOU.

A 1997 survey, 25 feet off, and Dads memory all scream you getting a fresh survey.

I can guarantee you this. If you came to me with those three facts you and I would have a battle over the line, because they sound sketchy at best.

 

[EddieWalker]

It seems that a few people on here continue to assume that I am guessing, or am not sure where the line is. I am going by the legal description as recorded at the courthouse, a survey map from 1997, surveyor's stakes that I have located and my dad's memory. All of this information puts the line in the same place. I realize that county tax maps aren't the best, but it also puts the line within about 25 feet of where it should be according to the other information. So, once and for all I AM SURE WHERE THE LINE IS.

I apologize. I was wrong to suggest that you didn't know where the line is. What's 25 feet when you know you're right and it's close enough for what you want to do.

In my world, I want to know where my pins are with a little more accuracy. I can take you to every one of my corners and be with half an inch of being right, because the pins are half an inch thick.

Eddie

 

[strum456]

Now this is funny. You're SURE where the line is, yet you say ....but it also puts the line within about 25 feet of where it should be.

So one and for all ...you are within 25 feet of WHERE THE LINE IS.

Oh and it wouldn't be the first time survey stakes have been moved. Oh and you're Dads memory, ya that will hold up in court.

The 25 feet alone is enough for the neighbor to argue with you. So calm down. Everyone that is suggesting FRESH survey are suggesting to HELP YOU.

A 1997 survey, 25 feet off, and Dads memory all scream you getting a fresh survey.

I can guarantee you this. If you came to me with those three facts you and I would have a battle over the line, because they sound sketchy at best.

I am sorry to say it, but I belong to a few forums. TBN has more of this kind of argumentitive garbage than anywhere else.

The tax map is 25 feet off in MY favor. I am going by the stakes which are in THEIR FAVOR and and have been in plain view for the last 45 years. A survey of my whole property would cost me more than I paid for the acre or two that they are taking over. I dont even know why I just took the time to justify my decision to someone who has become an expert on the situation by reading a few posts on the internet.

 

[lilranch2001]

I am sorry to say it, but I belong to a few forums. TBN has more of this kind of argumentitive garbage than anywhere else.

The tax map is 25 feet off in MY favor. I am going by the stakes which are in THEIR FAVOR and and have been in plain view for the last 45 years. A survey of my whole property would cost me more than I paid for the acre or two that they are taking over. I dont even know why I just took the time to justify my decision to someone who has become an expert on the situation by reading a few posts on the internet.

I dont want to be argumentative, but I think I have read every post on this thread and it seems to me that the previous post to this one was the first one that wasnt really supportive of you

Not bad at all for 249 posts, in my humble opinion

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I am sorry to say it, but I belong to a few forums. TBN has more of this kind of argumentitive garbage than anywhere else.

The tax map is 25 feet off in MY favor. I am going by the stakes which are in THEIR FAVOR and and have been in plain view for the last 45 years. A survey of my whole property would cost me more than I paid for the acre or two that they are taking over. I dont even know why I just took the time to justify my decision to someone who has become an expert on the situation by reading a few posts on the internet.

Are you referring to the tax map on your county GIS program? If so those lines are not accurate and they even tell you not to assume they are. They are just reference lines close to where they should be.