Jul 10, 2024
In Sound Business Insights Episode 44 - Neighbor Disputes Dan Watkins discusses the nuances of helping neighbors to resolve their challenges while protecting their rights to the "quiet enjoyment of their property" as well as their property boundaries. The discussion starts with boundary disputes and why it is important to seek the advice of one of our experienced San Diego real estate attorneys if you are facing a boundary dispute with a neighbor. This can involve everything from a fence dispute to a building, storage unit or fence being built across your property line. Property in San Diego is quite expensive and a little encroachment can result in tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands in actual damages.
Sound Business Insights Episode 44 - Neighbor Disputes provides insight on issues such as view disputes including tree disputes. Were you surprised when a neighbor addeded a second story, blocking your $10 million view? In many cases this is perfectly legal. It all depends on local ordinances and C C & R's. This also applies to tree disputes. Tree disputes are actually quite common, but neighbors should never take matters into their own hands. A single tree can cost $30,000 or more to replace if taken down inappropriately.
Finally, Sound Business Insights Episode 44 - Neighbor Disputes goes on to discuss issues such as noise violations, noxious fumes, animal issues and how to resolve challenges with difficult neighbors. There are actually free legal forums specifically designed to help to resolve these disputes. Dan Watkins shares that he often counsels clients to prepare them for crucial conversations, or ghost writes letters or emails to try to help protect our clients interests without raising the neighbor's concerns about the presence of an attorney.
What is the best way to resolve a neighbor dispute? Tune in to learn from a trial attorney with more than 40 years of experience in these cases.