Boundary Survey Before Recording a Lot-Line Adjustment
When two property owners agree to move a shared boundary line, the paperwork can feel like the easy part. The harder part is making sure the new line actually matches what gets measured on the ground. A boundary survey is what connects those two things. It tells you where the line sits now, where it […]
What Can a Property Survey Show for a Zoning Variance?
A zoning variance often turns on one plain question. Does the property’s existing shape and layout make a standard rule hard to meet? A property survey puts real measurements behind that question. It records the physical facts of the parcel as they sit today, and those facts can help a reviewer picture the site. What […]
What to Do If Your Survey Reveals an Encroachment
A survey can show that a fence, driveway, shed or wall sits across a property line. Surveyors call that an encroachment. It can feel like a big problem, but on its own it doesn’t force any single action. In Maryland, the right next steps depend on the facts, the records and the people involved. The […]