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Messy situation - neighbour's driveway encroaching - house for sale
Yes, messy indeed, but not uncommon. Prior to reading our response, please be aware that we are surveyors not lawyers and, as such, our comments should not be taken as legal advice, but rather information to be discussed with your lawyer who will ultimately guide you to the best resolution.
Is a mutual driveway an easement?
Yes it is. However just because you share a driveway doesn't mean that there's an official easement. Check your survey plan and title documentation. Hint: look at the legal description of your property. If you see the "S/T and T/W in it, it means that your property is subject to the rights and obligations of easements.
I found what i think is a survey bar on the ground. What should I do with it?
If the survey bar is lying on the ground then it is no longer a valid monument. You can keep the bar, throw it away or return it to the surveyor who placed it (their ID is on the bar and you can trace them through www.aols.org).
Best surveyor in Toronto
The best surveyor in Toronto. Good question, however the answer is highly subjective. It depends on the nature of your project and what your needs and sensibilities are. What's most important to you will determine which surveyor is best for the job.
Here are six key factors that differentiate one surveyor from the next. Hopefully these will give you a sense of the types of questions to ask when you do your research.
There are six main factors that differentiate one surveyor firm from another.
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Yes, in such a case we can certainly help.
If you email us (info@protectyourboundaries.ca) the address for which you are doing the search and the reason you need the plan, we'll be able to offer you some guidance as to which plan(s) are most suitable.