Border dispute

[Do Good]

Ms. Francis is 88 years old. She lives behind me and has owned her property since 1951.

A lot recently sold on our street.

The lot is behind Ms. Francis and borders another neighbor, who in turn is adjacent to Chat Holly.

A recent survey states that Ms. Francis owns more of my lot (I rent)- And the whole street shifts to folks owning others property (including homes).

What is the next step for Ms. Francis and owners all over Bay Oak Street?

 

[Do Good]

Ms. Francis is 88 years old. She lives behind me and has owned her property since 1951.

A lot recently sold on our street.

The lot is behind Ms. Francis and borders another neighbor, who in turn is adjacent to Chat Holly.

A recent survey states that Ms. Francis owns more of my lot (I rent)- And the whole street shifts to folks owning others property (including homes).

What is the next step for Ms. Francis and owners all over Bay Oak Street?

I understand that there is aplot map that shows lots lining up as they currently have been perceived. The new sale however; does not JIVE. Wanting suggestions for attorneys for ms. Francis and friends.... and feedback. Thank you

 

[Chi2GB]

I suggest contacting Arnett & Kerrigan. They are a law firm in Grand Boulevard and they have experience in this type of situation.

850-502-4373

 

[Em]

It isn't unusual in Walton County for roads to be on people's property, because many were built on top of existing jeep trails, and they never surveyed the property before paving. Also, some people fence their property within the border of their own property, and neighbors may mistakenly think that they own all the way to their neighbors fence.

What does Ms Francis want? Does she want to try and claim her boundaries within her fence, or is she completely happy with how she has claimed her property since 1951? Is the new lot owner claiming to own part of what Ms Francis thought was hers? Not sure of your question. If it is a boundary dispute, a consultation with a real estate attorney might be a good start if talking to the new neighbor doesn't work.

 

[passin thru]

I understand that there is aplot map that shows lots lining up as they currently have been perceived. The new sale however; does not JIVE. Wanting suggestions for attorneys for ms. Francis and friends.... and feedback. Thank you

When two things jibe, they're in agreement; when they jive, they're messin' with you.

 

[scooterbug44]

What do the other neighborhood surveys say?

Don't understand why it is a big deal (as you said you rent) unless someone is trying to enforce certain property rights or use a shady survey to do a land grab and screw an old lady.

If your street has a green sign, it's public - no matter whose property it's on.

Call a real estate attorney.

 

[Do Good]

It isn't unusual in Walton County for roads to be on people's property, because many were built on top of existing jeep trails, and they never surveyed the property before paving. Also, some people fence their property within the border of their own property, and neighbors may mistakenly think that they own all the way to their neighbors fence.

What does Ms Francis want? Does she want to try and claim her boundaries within her fence, or is she completely happy with how she has claimed her property since 1951? Is the new lot owner claiming to own part of what Ms Francis thought was hers? Not sure of your question. If it is a boundary dispute, a consultation with a real estate attorney might be a good start if talking to the new neighbor doesn't work.

The new survey takes 30 feet from the back of her lot and extends it to 30 feet into my lot... includes the house I rent... so if she doesn't contest--- she will just be accepting the loss of 30 feet. Not cool. We are trying to help her- I thought this would be a good forum question.... but...I am moving on to records and an attorney.

 

[Do Good]

When two things jibe, they're in agreement; when they jive, they're messin' with you.

Exactly, it does not jive. It is not good for Ms. Francis... and it does not JIVE.

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What is your point?

 

[Do Good]

What do the other neighborhood surveys say?

Don't understand why it is a big deal (as you said you rent) unless someone is trying to enforce certain property rights or use a shady survey to do a land grab and screw an old lady.

If your street has a green sign, it's public - no matter whose property it's on.

Call a real estate attorney.

IT is a big deal for Ms. Francis- and I am trying to help. Just because someone rents does not mean they are not invested in their community.

If she loses 30 feet in one direction and gains it in another, she gains my house. If she doesn't contest it at all, she loses 30 feet...

It seems like a worthy endeavor to look into for a friend. Moving on to an attorney and more research.

 

[Lake View Too]

I would think your landlord would be up in arms about this (and everyone else on your side of the street) I've never heard of a 30' discrepancy in surveys.