Verify Your Setback Line Before Breaking Ground
A stamped site plan tells a contractor where to build. It does not build anything by itself. Somebody has to take those numbers and put them on the actual lot, in the right spot, before a shovel touches the ground. That step gets skipped more often than people think. A crew shows up, measures from […]
Fence Disputes: Who Actually Pays for a Boundary Survey?
Your neighbor’s fence sits a few inches into your yard. Nobody notices for ten years. Then you list your house, and the buyer’s lender asks for a fresh survey. Suddenly, those few inches turn into a real question. Who pays to find out where the line actually sits? Boundary survey costs cause more neighbor arguments […]
Understanding Property Easements for Landowners
Property easements are one of the most misunderstood aspects of land ownership, yet they affect millions of parcels across the country, including thousands of properties right here in Salt Lake City. Before you break ground on a new development, install a fence, or close on a purchase, you need to know exactly what easements are […]