How Do Land Surveyors Establish Boundary Lines?

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Most property owners know the rough whereabouts of the borders of their land, but in order to find logistics down to the inch, they need to enlist the services of land surveying companies.

Establishing Boundary Lines

When a land surveyor comes to your home, they’ll perform the following tasks:

  • Acquire initial survey from county municipalities. A survey is required for the original plotting of land and will have dimensions pulled from landmarks or stakes around your home, some of which still exist.
  • Use special equipment to pull exact dimensions from different points around the house. Map those points with spray paint or stakes.
  • Sign and file the survey and update it with county authorities and financial institutions.

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Adverse Possession Law: Everything You Need to Know

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It is easy to make mistakes when it comes to establishing property boundaries.  In many instances, homeowners may install fences or build structures that actually invade their neighbors’ property.  In these cases, legal action may occur.  However, if the encroachment is left unaddressed for a certain period of time, the encroaching homeowner may gain the rights to that land.

What is Adverse Possession Law?

Adverse possession is a real estate or property law where ownership of another person’s land can be acquired through possessing or using the property for a particular period of time. In Connecticut, one must have possessed the land for 15 years and used it openly and without any interruption to qualify for adverse possession of the land.

This law protects someone who may have used a particular land for an extensive period of time from being evicted by the owner who later uncovers a technical fault concerning his or her land’s original boundaries. For example, a structure, footpath, driveway, or fence may have been wrongly placed past its proper boundary. When the owner of the property whose land has been trespassed notices the default after 15 years in Connecticut, he or she may lose the rights to claim back the encroached land.

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When Do I Need a Land Survey?

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When people own a section of land, there is an agreement between the state and the individual regarding building structures or altering the land in any way. However, many people are unaware of the specifics and enter legal trouble when they eventually do decide to take on a project, such as building a pool or installing a fence. In order to complete any of these projects without the fear of costly errors, the property should first go through a land survey by an official.  

Installing Fences

When homeowners want to have a fence put in, having the land surveyed is necessary to determine the boundary of their property.  Without a proper boundary survey, the fence may encroach on a neighbor’s yard.  This can result in neighborly disputes, costly fence re-installation, and even legal issues.  By using a qualified land surveyor, homeowners can avoid these hassles.

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What is a Class A-2 Survey?

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Many home owners have been left baffled when they learn that they need to have a land survey done for their property before they can do any additions. There are different types of land surveying. Each survey serves a different purpose. Here we will look at the Class A-2 Survey which speaks specifically to boundary issues.

They are requested in cases where homeowners decide to make additions to their home or to put in new structural new features on their property. These include pools.
 

Why is it necessary to have a Boundary Survey Done?

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Adam Hoffman Featured in Westfair Online as Land Surveying Expert

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For those who work in the land surveying or Civil Engineering business, it is common to hear of property boundary horror stories.  A boundary survey may be done wrong, or a topographical survey may contain an error.  These mistakes can lead to additional construction expenses, property line confusion, and even legal disputes.  This is why it is so important to do your research when it comes to land surveying companies.

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Why Do I Need a Land Survey?

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Land surveys are crucial to the process of responsible land development. They are commonly used to determine the boundaries and features of properties, to determine easements and encroachments, to develop or build on land, and to satisfy local building codes and regulations. There are many different types of land surveys. 

Property line disputes among neighbors are a common reason for land surveys, as are property sales and purchase contractual agreements. The American Land Title Association, the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping regulate land surveying in the US and determine the specific criteria for land surveying. These include:

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InPractice Confrence in Hartford

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Godfrey-Hoffman and Hodge would like to thank all the attorneys who stopped by our booth at the “InPractice Conference” at the Hartford Hilton on Thursday. It was great to chat with some old acquaintances as well as meet a few new people in the law profession. The InPractice Conference was put on by the Hartford Bar Association and featured seminars on Professional Services Marketing, Practice Management, Social Media for Professional Services and more. If you missed it this year and would like to go next year please let us know.