PA law on access to neighbors property
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PA law on access to neighbors property
Need to do repair work on norther side of my home which is less than a foot
away from property line. Contractor need to place ladder on neighbors property
but neighbor is reluctant to let him. Contractor is licensed and bonded.
Asked on March 25, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that you have no right to enter another's property without their permission, no matter the reason. You'll just have to work this issue out with your neighbor or figure out another way to complete the repairs.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The law.is, there simply is no right to access another person's property against their will, even for repairs. If you and your neighbor cannot work this out, your contractor will need to figure out some other way to do this, such as by going up to your roof, then lowering a scaffold from there. The neighbor has an absolute right to control acces to his property.
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