If my neighbor’s property line comes to my basement door, can he stop me from entering through my basement?
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If my neighbor’s property line comes to my basement door, can he stop me from entering through my basement?
Asked on October 12, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
This is not really a question one can answer without looking at your deed and the building code in your area. There is generally a requirement that a party build "x" amount of feet from the property line, yours and your neighbors. Why is your so close? That leads me to believe that there is an illegal extension or that there is an easement of some kind in your deed. I would check with a real estate attorney and/or architect or engineer in your area as to what is going on here. And you may need to bring an action of some sort to allow access assuming that everything else is on the up and up. Good luck.
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