When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s called a property encroachment, and it can lead to costly legal ...

Not everyone is friends, or even friendly with their neighbors. This is especially true when a new neighbor moves in, and they are not recognizing the proper property line. Typically, a cordial ...

The best and safest way to remove a fence that is on your property is to treat the removal as a two-step process, Payne says.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A privacy fence made of unfinished wood - Bilanol/Getty Images A harmonious relationship with your neighbors can help make your ...

How to have healthier hedges—and happier neighbors.

Reader question: My neighbor's tree isn't maintained and hangs over my fence onto my property. Can I legally trim the tree, the part that hangs over my property? Answer: I brought this question to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Addressing a neighbor’s fence early protects your property rights and prevents issues such as boundary disputes or adverse ...

Knowing your local tree-trimming laws protects you from liability and helps prevent costly disputes with neighbors. Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected ...