{"id":44253,"date":"2025-09-08T04:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=44253"},"modified":"2025-09-30T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T00:30:00","slug":"property-encroachment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/property-encroachment\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Encroachment: What It Means to Home Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you own a home or plan to sell one in the future, property encroachment is an issue you can&#8217;t afford to ignore. It can lead to disputes and complications down the line.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying and addressing encroachment early can save you from potential headaches, legal battles, and devaluation of your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Get Assistance Selling a House With an Encroachment<\/h3>\n                        <p>A property encroachment can complicate a home sale, but it doesn&#8217;t have to derail it entirely. An experienced real estate agent can help you navigate the process step by step, present your options, and help maximize your property value.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Started<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What is property encroachment?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>What is property encroachment?<\/h2>\n<p>Property encroachment occurs when a person unlawfully extends their property or objects onto another person\u2019s land. This could involve structures, fences, driveways, or even overhanging tree branches.<\/p>\n<p>Entering or crossing over your property without permission can also be considered property encroachment. If left unaddressed, encroachment can lead to disputes between neighbors, legal issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-hurts-property-value\/\">lower property values<\/a>, and reduced sale prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is property encroachment, and how does it affect selling a home? 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