{"id":7890,"date":"2026-11-04T03:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-boundary-survey-dispute-litigation-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:32:12","slug":"commercial-boundary-survey-dispute-litigation-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-boundary-survey-dispute-litigation-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Boundary Dispute Lawyer Florida | Ayala Law PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7888\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a wrapped pallet of disputed inventory, a delivery order marked &quot;under review&quot; on a clipboard, and morning light through\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-disputed-inv-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Real Estate Litigation | Tampa Bay Businesses<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Boundary Dispute Lawyer in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A disputed property line can stall a project, cloud a sale or lease, and strain a business relationship. Ayala Law PA focuses on boundary and property line disputes for businesses in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, pursuing negotiation, mediation or litigation as the situation requires.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial boundary dispute is a disagreement over where one business property ends and another begins. When a survey, deed or neighbor&#8217;s use of land doesn&#8217;t match, a Florida court may need to decide the line. Business owners who need a commercial boundary dispute lawyer in Florida often start with one question: where exactly is the line?<\/p>\n<p>This page explains how these disputes work and what a lawsuit can cover. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Ayala Law PA&#8217;s bona fide office is in Tampa, at 1646 W Snow Ave. The firm serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Boundary or Survey Dispute Is<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial boundary dispute is a disagreement over where one commercial parcel ends and the next one begins. Neighbors, buyers, lenders and tenants often raise it.<\/p>\n<p>A simple misunderstanding usually ends with a conversation. A real dispute involves records that conflict. The deed may use one legal description, the recorded plat another, and a new survey a third.<\/p>\n<p>It affects more than one kind of owner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retail, office, industrial and mixed-use property owners<\/li>\n<li>Developers planning a project on a tract with an unclear line<\/li>\n<li>Businesses that depend on parking, access or street frontage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page focuses on commercial and business property, such as retail, office, industrial and development land.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a new survey puts your fence, parking lot or building on the other side of your line, our team can talk through your options with you. Reach out to Ayala Law PA today. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Causes and Warning Signs<\/h2>\n<p>Most commercial line fights start with a survey, a fence or an old agreement that no longer matches the record. These are the usual causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Survey errors, outdated surveys, or surveys that use different benchmarks than the deed<\/li>\n<li>Encroachments, such as fences, walls, signs, paving or building overhangs that cross the line<\/li>\n<li>Old or unrecorded boundary agreements that the public record doesn&#8217;t reflect<\/li>\n<li>Adverse possession claims based on long use of a strip of land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act quickly if you see any of these warning signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new survey moves the line<\/li>\n<li>A lender or title insurer raises an exception to your title<\/li>\n<li>A buyer&#8217;s survey conflicts with the seller&#8217;s survey<\/li>\n<li>A neighbor sends a demand letter about the line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Boundary and Survey Litigation Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A lawsuit can ask a court to decide where the line sits, who owns the land, and what must be removed or paid for. Common claims include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet title actions to confirm ownership of disputed land<\/li>\n<li>Declaratory judgments on where the boundary sits, based on the deed, plat and survey evidence<\/li>\n<li>Trespass and encroachment claims, including requests to remove structures or paving<\/li>\n<li>Requests for injunctive relief, which are court orders that halt or undo a use<\/li>\n<li>Claims tied to a boundary line agreement, a title defect or a misrepresented survey<\/li>\n<li>Damages where lost use or lost development value can be documented<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Venue follows statute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a> says actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located, and this section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For a parcel in Hillsborough County, the property&#8217;s location is one of those options. Federal cases filed in the Tampa Division follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flmd.uscourts.gov\/local-rules\">Middle District of Florida local rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Case Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>A typical case moves from document review to a demand letter, and to a lawsuit only if the line stays in dispute. The steps usually look like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review the records.<\/strong> Gather the deed, plat, title commitment, existing surveys and photos of the disputed area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify the surveyors.<\/strong> Find out whose survey each side relies on. Decide whether a new survey is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send a demand or propose an agreement.<\/strong> Many lines are resolved before anyone files suit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File suit if needed.<\/strong> If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, a lawsuit may be necessary, and our team can discuss the options that fit your situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery and mediation.<\/strong> Depositions may cover surveyors, title agents and the other party. Mediation may follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Settlement, summary judgment or trial.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a>, an offer may be served more than 60 days after service of a summons and complaint and not less than 60 days (or 45 days if it is a counteroffer) before trial, but the statute does not apply to causes of action that accrue after the effective date of the act that created it. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a>, a written offer stays open 45 days unless it is withdrawn or accepted. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a> reads: &#8220;The offer shall remain open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served on the offeree prior to acceptance by the offeree.&#8221; Timelines depend on court schedules, survey work and whether the other side contests the line.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Surveys and Surveyor Testimony Matter<\/h2>\n<p>A survey shows where land sits on the ground. A deed describes where the land is supposed to sit. When the two conflict, the court looks closely at how each line was set.<\/p>\n<p>Surveyors often explain the work in court. Their testimony can cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The methods used and the monuments found on the ground<\/li>\n<li>Measurement errors and how they affect the result<\/li>\n<li>The age and scope of the survey, and what certification language it contains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A survey error can also affect a sale. Under the mutual mistake rule, <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/881482\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-2211.pdf\">Waterside at Boynton Homeowners&#8217; Ass&#8217;n v. Southern Homes<\/a> of Palm Beach says rescission is available only if the mistake is mutual and goes to the essence of the contract. Florida also allows rescission for a unilateral mistake in limited circumstances, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/466447\/opinion\/Opinion_16-1149.pdf\">DePrince v. Starboard Cruise Services<\/a> explains.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your original surveys, title policy and all correspondence about the line. These papers often matter as much as the survey itself.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-shrink-wrapped-pallet-of-inven-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a shrink-wrapped pallet of inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; in morning light.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation. The firm handles these matters in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Office:<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s bona fide office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa. It represents businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Eduardo A. Maura is responsible for this page&#8217;s content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> Our team includes assistants and office staff who help keep deeds, plats, surveys and correspondence organized for each matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a commercial boundary dispute lawyer in Florida, Ayala Law PA can review the facts of your line with you.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About Fees, Timing, and Results<\/h2>\n<p>Fee terms are set in writing, and timing depends on the case.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a boundary lawsuit cost?<\/summary><p>Fee terms are set out in writing before the firm begins work on a matter. Ask about the terms for your situation when you call.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the line be fixed without suing?<\/summary><p>Yes, some disputes settle through negotiation, a written boundary line agreement or mediation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a case take?<\/summary><p>Timing depends on court schedules, survey work and whether the other side contests the line.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a neighbor&#8217;s encroaching structure be ordered removed?<\/summary><p>A court can be asked for injunctive relief. The court decides based on the evidence presented.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I lose the land if I wait?<\/summary><p>Time limits matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.12.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.12<\/a>, no action to recover real property can be maintained unless the person seeking recovery, or a predecessor or grantor, was in possession within 7 years before the action begins. Adverse possession has its own rules, including tax and filing steps under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.18.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.18<\/a>. Review these periods promptly.<\/p><\/details><h2>Related Commercial Property Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Some commercial property problems overlap with contract and real estate claims. Related topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/\">real estate litigation hub<\/a>, with more real estate litigation topics<\/li>\n<li>Deed restriction disputes over permitted commercial use under recorded restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Earnest money and walk-away decisions after survey findings<\/li>\n<li>Contract disputes over sale agreements and misrepresented surveys<\/li>\n<li>Construction disputes over improvements built past the survey line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Talk With Ayala Law PA About Your Property Line<\/h2>\n<p>If a survey, a fence or a neighbor&#8217;s claim has put your commercial property line in question, now is the time to act. Gather your deed, plat, title commitment, surveys, photos and correspondence about the line. Then call (305) 570-2208 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">book a case evaluation<\/a> with Ayala Law PA to talk through your next steps.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach commercial boundary disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review surveys, deeds, plats and recorded documents to understand where the line is described to be and how the parties have treated it over time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negotiated resolution<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many boundary disputes resolve through direct negotiation, a written boundary line agreement or mediation, and we explore those paths with you first.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litigation when needed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If settlement is not possible, we prepare your business&#x27;s position for filing and presentation in Florida courts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear terms and updates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fee terms are set out in writing before work begins on a matter. We explain options, costs and next steps in plain language so you can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Preserve the evidence early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surveys, deeds, photographs and correspondence about the line are easier to gather while they are fresh. Avoid altering fences, structures, signage or landscaping on disputed ground before you have discussed the matter with counsel.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Boundary matters we handle for businesses<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial property lines<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over where commercial parcels, lots and common areas begin and end, including between business owners and neighboring landowners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encroachments<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fences, buildings, parking areas, signage or other improvements that extend onto a neighbor&#x27;s property or onto a shared boundary.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easements and access<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements about the scope of an easement or a right of access that affects the use of a business property.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development and construction boundaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Line disputes that arise during site planning, construction or sale, where a survey question is holding up a project or a closing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center 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