Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I purchased a resale property from the county (in Texas) last month. I now discover that the man next door has been using the property as access to his for over 20 years. He has a shed on it as well. So, in all.... He has been using as a driveway, parking spot, mailbox is there, fence and a shed. He is unaware of my purchase, and as far as I know, he's not even aware the property was seized by the county in 2009 for back taxes since 1989. What can I do to avoid an adverse possession claim? Thanks!


Asked on 10/28/12, 5:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Gober (Austin TX) Lee, Gober & Reyna

Lots of issues come to mind. But if you have title insurance (not sure since you purchased from the county), then you can contact the title insurance company.

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Answered on 10/29/12, 9:57 am


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