Definition: Permanent structures or vegetation intruding onto another’s land.

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Common Examples:

• Sheds, fences, driveways built past the property line

• Landscaping that crosses the boundary

• Disputes over inaccurate surveys

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Legal Remedies:

• Quiet title or declaratory judgment action

• Injunction to remove encroachment

• Adverse possession counterclaims (in long-term disputes)