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Encroach

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005344

To build a structure or extend an object that physically intrudes onto a neighboring property without the owner's permission. This unauthorized intrusion constitutes a form of trespass. Common examples include a fence built over the property line, an overhanging roof eave, or a driveway that extends onto the adjacent lot.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005344
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005344",
  "term": "Encroach",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "To build a structure or extend an object that physically intrudes onto a neighboring property without the owner's permission. This unauthorized intrusion constitutes a form of trespass. Common examples include a fence built over the property line, an overhanging roof eave, or a driveway that extends onto the adjacent lot.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/encroach/"
}

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