Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

Driveway Encroachment

Until recently my driveway encroached on my neighbor's yard by about 3 ft. I removed encroachment and placed topsoil and sod in its place. I watered and cared for sod 2 weeks, then stopped as it is my neighbor's property and his responsibility now. Sod is dying in places and neighbor is threatening to put a lien against my property. Can he do that? What was my legal obligation after removing encroachment?


Asked on 6/14/04, 2:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Buschbacher Michael Buschbacher Co. LPA

Re: Driveway Encroachment

I'm not 100% sure about the amount of restoration you need to do, since I don't know how the encroachment was created in the first place. However, he will need to sue you and win before he can put a lien on your property. They can't just be placed there. It would seem that you have taken reasonable steps. I'm not sure you need to do more.

Good Luck.

Michael Buschbacher

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Answered on 6/14/04, 4:25 pm


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