How Do Conflicting Boundary and/or Easement Lines Occur?
Boundary line gaps and overlaps are often a result of legal descriptions, or previous surveys, that were performed without the benefit of a ‘competent’ Professional Land Surveyor. Another source of conflict can be misinformation given to the Land Surveyor, or the unavailability of certain information. However, if a conflicting boundary and/or easement does occur, it is possible to work through these problems using Land Surveyors as consultants and mediators. Land Surveyors have established certain standards of practice, which are acceptable in the profession. All competent Land Surveyors are familiar with these laws and standards of practice, therefore most all property disputes can be settled between Surveyors without requiring court action, or lawyers. Land Surveying professionals are proud of their profession and respect other Land Surveying Professionals. This respect aids greatly in settling land division conflicts.
