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A buyer is interested in purchasing a semi-detached home in Toronto. Their RECO registrant discovers that a portion of the neighbour's fence significantly extends onto the subject property's land. What would this situation be most accurately classified as?
An encroachment occurs when a structure, such as a fence, building, or part of a building, extends beyond the boundary of one's own property onto an adjacent pr
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Question: A buyer is interested in purchasing a semi-detached home in Toronto. Their RECO registrant discovers that a portion of the neighbour's fence significantly extends onto the subject property's land. What would this situation be most accurately classified as?
Answer options: ✅ An encroachment.
- A restrictive covenant.
- An easement by prescription.
- A re-entry clause.
Correct answer: An encroachment.
Explanation: An encroachment occurs when a structure, such as a fence, building, or part of a building, extends beyond the boundary of one's own property onto an adjacent property without permission. This should be disclosed and investigated further during due diligence.
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