Property Boundary Disputes Attorney in Houston
Property boundary disputes cause real problems between neighbors. When someone’s fence crosses onto your land, a property line is unclear, or a neighbor builds on what you think is your property, you need to act. These issues don’t go away on their own.
At Roger G. Jain & Associates, P.C., we help Houston property owners protect their land and resolve boundary disputes effectively. Our experienced attorneys understand Texas property law and know how to handle these sensitive matters. We represent property owners in Harris County and throughout the Houston area in all types of boundary disputes, from simple fence line disagreements to complex litigation involving surveys, easements, and adverse possession claims. Learn more about our firm by calling us at 713-981-0600.
Our office is located at 9301 Southwest Freeway, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77074. We’re on Highway 59 near the Braeburn area, with easy access from both directions of the freeway and convenient parking on-site. We are just a few minutes from Braeburn Glen Park and across the interstate from Club Creek Basin Park.
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Common Types of Property Boundary Disputes
Property boundary disputes in Texas take many forms. Knowing what type of dispute you’re dealing with helps you figure out the best way to resolve it.
Encroachment issues
An encroachment occurs when a structure, fence, driveway, or landscaping crosses onto your property. This might be a neighbor’s new fence that sits two feet over the line, a shed built partially on your land, or tree branches and roots causing damage. These disputes often start small but can affect your property value and use.
Survey disagreements
These conflicts happen when property owners disagree about where the actual boundary line sits. Old surveys may conflict with new ones, or no recent survey exists at all. In some cases, physical markers like fences or hedges have been treated as the boundary for years, even though they don’t match the legal description in your deed.
Easement disputes
An easement dispute involves the right to use part of someone else’s property for a specific purpose. Common examples include shared driveways, utility access, and paths to landlocked properties. Disputes arise when one party blocks access, exceeds their easement rights, or questions whether an easement legally exists.
Adverse possession claims
These claims occur when someone uses part of your property openly and continuously for a certain period. In Texas, this period is typically 10 years under certain conditions. If successful, the person using your land could actually gain legal ownership of that portion.
How We Handle Property Boundary Disputes
At Roger G. Jain & Associates, PC, we start by reviewing your deed, any existing surveys, and relevant documents to understand the legal boundaries of your property. In many cases, we’ll recommend getting a new survey from a licensed surveyor to establish the facts.
Once our Houston property boundary dispute lawyers understand the situation, we can develop a strategy tailored to your goals. Many boundary disputes can be resolved through direct negotiation with your neighbor. We handle these discussions professionally while protecting your interests. When neighbors are willing to talk, we can often reach agreements that avoid court costs and preserve neighborhood relationships.
If negotiation fails, we’re prepared to take stronger action. This might include filing a lawsuit for trespass, seeking an injunction to stop ongoing violations, or defending against claims made by your neighbor. We also handle quiet title actions, which are lawsuits that ask the court to officially determine property boundaries and ownership rights.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed about your options and the likely outcomes. Property disputes are stressful, especially when they involve people who live next door. We work efficiently to resolve these matters while minimizing the impact on your daily life.
Why Texas Property Law Matters
Texas has specific laws governing property boundaries, surveys, and disputes. The Texas Property Code establishes rules about boundary agreements, surveys, and how disputes should be resolved. Understanding these laws is essential to protecting your rights.
For example, Texas law recognizes something called an “agreed boundary.” If you and your neighbor have treated a certain line as the boundary for many years, even if it’s not the true legal line, a court might enforce that agreed boundary. This can work for you or against you, depending on your situation.
Texas courts also take adverse possession claims seriously. If someone has been using part of your property openly, exclusively, and continuously under certain conditions, they might gain legal rights to that land. Acting quickly when you discover a boundary problem helps prevent these claims from succeeding.
Contact Our Houston Property Boundary Dispute Attorneys
Property boundary disputes affect more than just pride or principle. They impact your property value, your ability to sell or refinance, and your use of your own land. A disputed boundary can hold up a real estate transaction or reduce what a buyer is willing to pay. Title companies often require boundary disputes to be resolved before closing.
Property boundary disputes won’t fix themselves. The longer these issues continue, the more complicated and expensive they become. If you’re dealing with a boundary problem, encroachment, survey disagreement, or any other property line issue, contact Roger G. Jain & Associates, P.C. today.
Our experienced attorneys will review your situation, explain your options, and help you determine the best path forward. We handle property boundary disputes throughout Harris County and the Houston area.
Call 713-981-0600 or fill out our confidential contact form to schedule your no-obligation consultation. Let us help you protect your property rights and resolve your boundary dispute effectively.