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Define Encroachment in Real Estate

Encroachment: 

Encroachment is when someone's property, like a building or a fence, goes beyond their own property line and extends onto someone else's land. It can cause disputes between neighbors and might need to be resolved legally.

Example: 

For example, Sarah builds a new fence in her backyard. However, she accidentally places it 3 feet over her property line and onto her neighbor Jim's land. This fence is now an encroachment on Jim's property, and they might need to work together to fix the issue or take it to court if they can't agree.

"Wit & Whimsy with the Dumb Ox: Unlocking Knowledge with Rhyme:"

In a land where neighbors live side by side,
Encroachment might happen, causing a divide.
When a fence or a shed, crosses a line,
It sneaks onto land, that's not truly thine.

Sarah built a fence, so tall and so grand,
But alas, it reached out, to Jim's nearby land.
An encroachment occurred, a problem arose,
Now they must solve it, or become bitter foes.

So when building structures, be cautious and wise,
Respect property lines, to avoid a surprise.
For encroachment can lead, to disputes and dismay,
Better to measure, and keep troubles at bay.