Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Ownership of retaining wall

My property abuts the Mamaroneck River. According to my deed and a survey I have, I own up to but not including the retaining wall next to the river. The fence on the retaining wall was destroyed in a flood. The village says I own it and must replace it. Is that true?


Asked on 6/27/07, 11:19 am

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Johm Smith tom's

Re: Ownership of retaining wall

It has been a while since I look at this type of issue, but I don't think you own it if you don't have it on your deed and you haven't been claiming it. If you did decide to repair it, I would get the village to deed it over to you so you at least will really own it...unless that is something you don't want.

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Answered on 6/27/07, 11:28 am


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