Encroachment on Private Property: Civil and Criminal Remedies
Introduction: Protecting Ownership, Possession and Property Boundaries Private property encroachment can disrupt ownership rights, peaceful possession and lawful enjoyment of land. Therefore, property owners should identify the encroachment promptly and preserve reliable evidence. An encroachment may involve unlawful construction, boundary extension, occupation, access obstruction or unauthorized use. Sometimes, adjoining owners mistakenly occupy small…
