Hello... your input would be greatly appreciated for my situation.
Background; Rented home from 1989 - 1996
Purchased this home in 1996
Previous owner/landlord had verbal agreement (in 1989) with neighbor to use property (approx. 3' x 50') along side property line. When we purchased the property almost ten years ago we were aware of the situation and did not want to stir the pot with neighbors. I know now that this was a bad decision on our part.
We need to repair a detiorating wall on our detached garage. I'm sure in the mind of the neighbor they consider the garage to be the dividing line between our property and there's, although the property line is technically drawn 3' from the garage. Being the nice guys we try to be, we even allowed the neighbor to paint the exterior wall of the garage that faces their yard. Well, in order to repair the garage, we will be required by the county to bring the structure up to code. This is basically going require that we tear the garage down and move it. We are going to need every square foot of property that we can squeeze. I'll leave you to assume the rest.....
Do we have a chance of acquiring our property back????
If not, how will this affect us if we sell?
What if they put their home on the market?
Help?

