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Easements and encroachments can make a huge difference when you’re making a decision about buying property at Lake of the Ozarks . Easements and encroachments both will impact how you will be able to use that property, and whether or not others will be able to use it as well. With easements and encroachments, there are two parties involved, both want access to or use of the land, but only one party legally owns the land. So what’s the difference between an easement and an encroachment? That is exactly what we will be answering in today’s blog! The biggest difference between an easement and an encroachment is whether or not the property owner is in agreement or gives permission for the other party to use the land. Here are the details. Easement Easement is when a property owner gives legal permission for someone else to use their land. Some of the more common examples include shared driveways, shared paths or walkways, utility lines, and even infrastructure like water lines and buried c...

Whenever you are in the process of looking for a home to buy at the Lake of the Ozarks , understanding and being aware of easements and encroachments can be important to knowing what property you are actually buying, and how you (and others) may be able to use it.  Both easements and encroachments involve one person using land that does not technically belong to them.  The simple difference between the two is whether permission is granted to do so.  Either way, if you purchase a piece of property with an encroachment or easement, you may be limited in how you can use that property.  Easement. Easement is a legal way that someone may use another person’s land, with permission.   This is routinely seen with shared driveways, utility lines and infrastructure, shared paths or walkways, etc.   It can even be done when it is discovered that a neighbor unknowingly built his deck or addition on your property IF BOTH PARTIES are agreeable to it.   The easem...

Buying a new home is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life! However, while walking the property line you notice that the neighbors fence goes right through your lot... Unfortunately, this is an issue that could potentially become a major problem in the future if you try to claim back what's rightfully yours. After all, nobody wants to be THAT neighbor... but if you're paying for it, you should get what's rightfully yours. Arrowhead Title runs into these problems regularly and wants to help you prepare for these types of surprises BEFORE you close the deal. Take a look at what a property encroachment can mean for your investment and how we can help. What Is A Property Encroachment? A property encroachment is exactly what its name implies - it occurs when your neighbor encroaches on your property. Typically, this happens when your neighbor's fence, storage shed, landscaping, pool, and/or section(s) of their house cross over the property line a...