In most cases, you can trim a neighbor’s tree that hangs over your fence or crosses onto your property line. This is what to ...

Squatters have been a growing issue among homeowners for years, with unlawful tenants getting increasingly creative with how to claim property they do not own. Unlawful tenants, or "squatters," have ...

Good fences make good neighbors, as the saying goes — and when that fence is a well-maintained hedge, it can provide an attractive property border that's excellent for sound-proofing, privacy, and ...

We often plant trees and shrubs near property lines for screening. Other times, it's the only way to keep them at a safe distance from the house. Unfortunately, those trees don't consider property ...

Can You Cut Back a Neighbor’s Tree That Crosses Into Your Yard? Lawyer Answers ...

A misplaced fence can lead to big legal trouble. Here's what New York homeowners need to know about property lines, ...

Dear Eric: We have had a neighbor for years who has been a decent neighbor. Years ago, she encroached onto our concrete driveway, which in our area requires a two-foot setback from the property line.

Q: We are preparing to refinance our home, and the lender ordered a new survey. It turns out that about 2 feet of our driveway is on our neighbor’s property. The driveway has been there since the ...