I made the mistake of buying a property with two preexisting encroachments. I was optimistic that the neighbor would be reasonable and understanding and correct the problem when requested, but alas the neighbor is entirely unreasonable and very hostile. Now I have to somehow eject them against will. I have good reasons of course for doing so, but in their mind I am trying to take something away from them.
Once I get my instrument survey completed and have legal proof of their encroachment I am going to have them served with my notice that they must "get off" and "do not tresspass". I figure I have to give them a little bit of time, but at some point I will have to take "further action".
Going the law suit route will be costly and could take a while.
How risky is the alternative approach of simply removing the encroachments myself. I have plenty of saws available for the job. Yes I would certainly be damaging their property, but if I give them fair warning, and even offer to pay for the damages, how much trouble can I get into? Were they not taking some risk when they decided to build structures on the property of another? Why should I be penalized for their stupidity and disregard for the property line.
Once I get my instrument survey completed and have legal proof of their encroachment I am going to have them served with my notice that they must "get off" and "do not tresspass". I figure I have to give them a little bit of time, but at some point I will have to take "further action".
Going the law suit route will be costly and could take a while.
How risky is the alternative approach of simply removing the encroachments myself. I have plenty of saws available for the job. Yes I would certainly be damaging their property, but if I give them fair warning, and even offer to pay for the damages, how much trouble can I get into? Were they not taking some risk when they decided to build structures on the property of another? Why should I be penalized for their stupidity and disregard for the property line.