Property Boundary Dispute Resolution

Summary

Property boundary disputes often involve encroachments and drainage issues. Accurate surveys by a cadastral surveyor can help verify encroachments. Proposing to replace only incorrect fence sections while maintaining the existing style can be a practical resolution. Addressing drainage concerns requires ensuring proper water flow and drainage systems. If disputes persist, consulting a real estate attorney for legal advice is advisable.

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Our property slopes from east to west, ensuring that all water flows downhill. Ms. Lowe's claim that our shed causes flooding on her property during heavy rains is unfounded, as the shed’s downpipes direct water downhill into substantial drainage, which has been verified by three council departments at Ms Lowe's request Additionally, Ms. Lowe’s accusation regarding our blow-up pool is incorrect, as the concrete at the back slopes away from the boundary fence and also leads to drainage. It seems more likely that insufficient drainage on Ms Lowe’s property is the cause of her flooding issues.
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This is the letter. Dear Ms. Lowe / Harris Tate, Thank you for your letter dated * December * regarding the concerns about the fence and tree maintenance along our common boundary. I acknowledge receipt of the survey diagram and understand the issues highlighted, specifically the encroachments of *.16m (*.* inches) at the western end and *.07m (*.* inches) at the eastern corner. I would appreciate confirmation of a full report that an experienced cadastral surveyor undertook this survey to verify the extent of the alleged encroachment. If a cadastral surveyor did the survey. To resolve this matter amicably, I propose that only the incorrect fence sections be replaced while the remainder remains as is. The new fence should not exceed the height of the existing one and must maintain the same style. The section where the vine grows and the correct boundary should not be altered, as it does not encroach upon Ms Lowe’s property. We would be happy to review quotes for this work. I will also arrange to relocate my garden shed lean-to, which is currently attached to the fence, and reposition it onto the new proposed section of the fence. Additionally, has your proposal been shared with the neighbour at Lot *, where the fence is commonly shared at the eastern corner? Ensuring that all parties know and agree with any proposed changes is essential. To clarify, we neither suggested the engagement of a surveyor nor did we constructe the fence, which predates our property purchase. We trimmed the trees because they encroached onto our property, with huge boundary trees shading our house and garden, making it difficult to grow plants. Despite several requests, Ms Lowe did not maintain her boundary trees, and hence, all overhanging trimmings were conducted where the fence was correctly placed. Furthermore, Ms Lowe had someone prune her boundary trees, but they were excessively pruned due to a lack of maintenance and subsequently died. Ms Lowe has since blamed us for poisoning her trees. Please update me on the progress and let us know your response to this proposal. Yours faithfully, M
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Dear Ms. Lowe / Harris Tate,
Thank you for your letter dated * December * regarding the concerns about the fence and tree maintenance along our common boundary.
I acknowledge receipt of the survey diagram and understand the issues highlighted, specifically the encroachments of *.16m (*.* inches) at the western end and *.07m (*.* inches) at the eastern corner. I would appreciate confirmation of a full report that an experienced cadastral surveyor undertook this survey to verify the extent of the alleged encroachment.
Regarding the start of the west corner of the fence backing lot *, there is no indication by the surveyor that the boundary fence is encroaching into Ms. Lowe’s property. When clearly its encroachment is deeper than where the surveyor indicated on our property. This encroachment is visible by eye.
If a cadastral surveyor did the survey, to resolve this matter amicably, I propose that only the incorrect fence sections be replaced while the remainder remains as is. The new fence should not exceed the height of the existing one and must maintain the same style. The section where the vine grows and the correct
Add this info into the letter too. Our property slopes from east to west, ensuring that all water flows downhill. Ms. Lowe's claim that our shed causes flooding on her property during heavy rains is unfounded, as the shed’s downpipes direct water downhill into substantial drainage, which has been verified by three council departments at Ms Lowe's request Additionally, Ms. Lowe’s accusation regarding our blow-up pool is incorrect, as the concrete at the back slopes away from the boundary fence and also leads to drainage. It seems more likely that insufficient drainage on Ms Lowe’s property is the cause of her flooding issues.
Sure, here is your updated letter with the new information added:
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Dear Ms. Lowe / Harris Tate,
Thank you for your letter dated * December * regarding the concerns about the fence and tree maintenance along our common boundary.
I acknowledge receipt of the survey diagram and understand the issues highlighted, specifically the encroachments of *.16m (*.* inches) at the western end and *.07m (*.* inches) at the eastern corner. I would appreciate confirmation of a full report that an experienced cadastral surveyor undertook this survey to verify the extent of the alleged encroachment.
Regarding the start of the west corner of the fence backing lot *, there is no indication by the surveyor that the boundary fence is encroaching into Ms. Lowe’s property. When clearly its encroachment is deeper than where the surveyor indicated on our property. This encroachment is visible by eye.
If a cadastral surveyor did the survey, to resolve this matter amicably, I propose that only the incorrect fence sections be replaced while the remainder remains as is. The new fence should not exceed the height of the existing one and must maintain the same style. The section where the vine grows and the correct
The letter was cut off
Thank you for providing the additional information. Here is the updated letter with all the new details included:
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Dear Ms. Lowe / Harris Tate,
Thank you for your letter dated * December * regarding the concerns about the fence and tree maintenance along our common boundary.
I acknowledge receipt of the survey diagram and understand the issues highlighted, specifically the encroachments of *.16m (*.* inches) at the western end and *.07m (*.* inches) at the eastern corner. I would appreciate confirmation of a full report that an experienced cadastral surveyor undertook this survey to verify the extent of the alleged encroachment.
Regarding the start of the west corner of the fence backing lot *, there is no indication by the surveyor that the boundary fence is encroaching into Ms. Lowe’s property. When clearly its encroachment is deeper than where the surveyor indicated on our property. This encroachment is visible by eye.
If a cadastral surveyor did the survey, to resolve this matter amicably, I propose that only the incorrect fence sections be replaced while the remainder remains as is. The new fence should not exceed the height of the existing one and must maintain the same style. The section