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Disputes regarding property boundaries and rights of way in South African law involve conflicts over property lines and access rights. Professional services are available to help resolve these disputes in a lawful and harmonious manner.
A boundary dispute is a disagreement between two or more parties over the location, ownership, or use of a property boundary. This can involve a physical boundary, such as a fence or wall, or a legal boundary, such as a property line on a map.
An easement is a legal right to use a portion of someone else's property for a specific purpose. This can include the right to cross someone else's property to access your own, or the right to use a portion of someone else's land for a specific purpose, such as a driveway or utility line.
Common causes of boundary and easement disputes include unclear or outdated property boundaries, changes in land use, disputes over access to utilities or resources, and disagreements over the maintenance and upkeep of shared property.
Legal remedies for boundary and easement disputes can include mediation, arbitration, or litigation. In some cases, a court may issue an injunction ordering one party to stop using or interfering with the other party's property. In other cases, a court may order a boundary survey or other measures to determine the true location of a property line.
The best way to prevent boundary and easement disputes is to ensure that your property boundaries are clearly defined and well-maintained. This can include conducting regular surveys to verify property lines, maintaining fences and other boundary markers, and communicating with neighbors and other parties who may have an interest in your property. If a dispute does arise, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to help resolve the issue before it escalates.
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