Full question:
Neighbor A wants to enclose his property with a fence, but neither he nor Neighbor B know the exact boundary line between their properties, though they agree that the proposed fence will mark the boundary. What can the two neighbors do to legally set the boundary so that it will be recognized by each neighbor, as well as being legally recognized by future owners of the two properties?
- Category: Real Property
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
The neighbors can each sign quitclaim deeds. Neighbor A signs a quitclaim deed giving up any rights to property on the other side of the fence, and Neighbor B signs a comparable quitclaim deed. Each quitclaim deed identifies the property just as the previous deed on record, along with a description of the fence. The quitclaim deeds are then recorded at the county land records office.
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