Can I claim Neighbours land?

any evidence produced by your neighbour to suggest that they have been in occupation of the disputed land for 12 years or more without objection and which may now entitle them to claim ownership under the law of adverse possession.

What can you do if someone encroaches your property?

You can drag encroachers to court under Section 442 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Law of Trots upon encroachment and trespassing. It acts as a criminal offence. You can approach a court for an injunction order for stopping encroachers from making any encroachment or trespassing upon your property.

Can police stop construction?

Yes it can be stopped,considering a specific restraining over been passes by the ld. Court, asking the local police authority to give a report on the upon the suit property.

What is considered illegal construction?

Illegal construction (also known as illegal building or illegal housing) is construction work (or the result of such) without a valid construction permit. On the other hand, illegal building activity may be due to profitable speculation with and exploitation of valuable real property.

What to do if a building is illegally constructed on land?

In any case, if the building has been illegally constructed on the land, one could approach the High Court and file a writ, praying for issuance of directions on the concerned municipal and urban development authorities to take down the structure. Also, if it is an ongoing construction, or if it is a completed structure and the aggrieved party

How to deal with a building on land owned by someone else?

The best way to deal with a building on land owned by someone else is by written agreement. The common law contemplates this situation and there is case law that confirms the ability to sever the building from the land. If the building is a house or a cottage the agreement will want to preserve your right to the principal residence exemption.

Can You sever a building from the land?

The common law contemplates this situation and there is case law that confirms the ability to sever the building from the land. If the building is a house or a cottage the agreement will want to preserve your right to the principal residence exemption. 1) Owners retain home ¼ but sell all buildings to their farm corporation or partnership.

What should I do if my neighbours are building on my property?

The first thing that needs to be done is to confirm that you are correct. This means getting a building surveyor to survey and report on your property. They’ll be able to advise if the boundary is where you think it is and whether your neighbor has built on your property.