encroachment

noun

An object that extends into a property from beyond the property line.

When buying a property, a survey will show you whether there are any encroachments on the property. If there are, you can attempt to have them removed, or you can seek compensation from the seller.

A few examples of an encroachment might be an eaves trough, part of a garage, or a fence.

Contrast with easement.


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