Owning property can be a proud moment for any person. While most people look forward to owning the building on that property, the land offers many issues that any homeowner will have to face. One of those issues is having to determine what you own based on where your property is located. You’re going to Read More
Whether you’re a homeowner or an enterprise level client, getting a survey done in the winter can seem like an impossible task. While most people have difficulty driving to work during a dusting of snow, land surveyors are expected to complete jobs that can range from the average home to acres of farmland. So this Read More
Plat problems: Surveyor tells county about problems with subdivision’s layout By Jamie Kelly editor@willistonherald.com May 16, 2018 on Williston Herald A subdivision in Williams County might need to be re-surveyed, and it isn’t clear who will need to bear the cost of that, the Williams County Commission heard Tuesday morning. Blake Sexton, a surveyor, told Read More
Prior to 2008, the New York rule allowed for a broad interpretation of the elements of a successful adverse possession claim. New York recognized a successful claim even if the adverse possessor knew, upon occupation, that the land was another’s. Additionally, New York’s former law allowed for a wide range of productive activities that would Read More