Q: Have retaining wall on property line, specifically was told not ours, now neibor says it is. Options? More to story.
We have owned the property for 1.5 yrs. Realtor said retaining wall not ours, but not in writing. No property lines are marked. Lady is threatening to sue. In our small town, lines are vague at best. We specifically asked about the wall when looking at the property, being we were not liable, we bought the house. Now we are having issues. Real estate agent no longer is in the area, what can I do?
A: You can obtain a survey of the property, and consult with a real estate attorney to determine the best manner in which to move forward. A real estate attorney can also search public records and attempt to work a deal out with the neighbor, depending on the results of the survey/record search.
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