An encroachment occurs when a real estate owner intentionally or unintentionally violates a neighbour's property rights, by erecting a permanent structure across the property boundary or allowing something to hang over the adjoining land.
Real Estate Term Encroachment
- Published Apr 23, 2019
- Updated Sep 9, 2019
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