Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Property line laws for deeded land:

I had a new septic system put in and my neighbor has be harassing me about it being they're deeded land to they;er drive way. We have talked to the people that we where told that own or also have rights to the deeded land and they have said that it is fine that we are that close to the line. I have gotten a letter from the neighbor that has been harassing stating that I have ten days to do something about or they we be taking legal action. I need to know what I can do about this or if there is anything I should do?


Asked on 11/17/10, 12:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

You need a real estate attorney to review your deed, your neighbor's deed, and any surveys, plats or other documents. Then you need to determine if there have been fences or other structures placed over any lot lines, and for how long. The statute of limitations for a lot line dispute in Michigan is 15 years. You need to quiet title to the location of your septic system, so that this neighbor, and whoever may buy his property in the future cannot make you move the system. You may contact me in Michigan at 248-650-7792 for more information.

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Answered on 11/22/10, 4:33 am


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