What is an easement appurtenant?
There are two main types of easements, the first of which is an easement appurtenant. The other is an easement in gross, which is not necessarily connected to the land but is more of an agreement between two individuals. An easement appurtenant, on the other hand, is...
How to address a neighbor encroaching on your property
As a property owner, it can be frustrating and stressful to discover your neighbor has encroached onto your property. Encroachment occurs when a neighbor builds a structure or plants something on your property without your permission. However, this doesn't have to...
What is a party wall agreement?
As we live and work in increasingly close proximity to one another, more of us are sharing walls with neighbors or even strangers. Many conflicts have arisen over a shared wall, fence or row of hedges that one neighbor believed was infringing on their land. Shared or...
Can farmers’ neighbors prevent the installation of solar systems?
Many people go into agriculture in Florida because the profession runs in their family. Others simply have a passion for growing things and helping to feed the nation. Whatever the motivation of a farmer, they work long hours, battle unforeseeable weather conditions...