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- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
- Contributions:8086
You and everyone else won't be able to buy this home due to the 'cloud on title' - unless you opted to not buy title insurance, which is definitely not the way to go.
Frankly it sounds like it will be up to the homeowner to sort this mess out. They will need to consult an attorney who is familiar with land law in Massachusetts as laws vary from state to state.
If you wanted to invest some money, you could certainly consult an attorney. But it is doubtful that unless you had title to the home that you would be able to make a difference.
My guess is the neighbor wants to be compensated for the land - whether or not they have legal standing to demand such compensation.
Frankly it sounds like it will be up to the homeowner to sort this mess out. They will need to consult an attorney who is familiar with land law in Massachusetts as laws vary from state to state.
If you wanted to invest some money, you could certainly consult an attorney. But it is doubtful that unless you had title to the home that you would be able to make a difference.
My guess is the neighbor wants to be compensated for the land - whether or not they have legal standing to demand such compensation.

- ProfessorBaron
- Contributions:308
Are you saying the physical house is located on the neighbor's land....or just some portion of the lot. If house, the seller needs to negotiate with the neighbor and do a lot line adjustment. But of course, that will costs thousands, probably $10k and take probably six months.
Find another house....why start off with a property that already has issues.
Find another house....why start off with a property that already has issues.








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