If I recently purchased a townhome with no HOA ,do I need to notify my neighbors if they are parking on my land and planting things on my property if it doesn’t bother me?
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If I recently purchased a townhome with no HOA ,do I need to notify my neighbors if they are parking on my land and planting things on my property if it doesn’t bother me?
Or will my deed and paperwork be enough if it ever comes into question in the future?
Asked on October 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If neighbors of yours are using your land and you want to make sure that a problem in the future does not arise where they claim a prescriptive easement on your land even though the use is not of a bother to you at this time, I suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney to draw up a "license" for you and your neighbors to sign to prevent future claims of an easement as to your parcel.
Your deed and other paper work will not be enough to protect you based upon what you have written in your question.
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