Secured Five-Figure Settlement for Client with Property Boundary Dispute

When a neighbor treats your land as their own without your consent, an ordinary plot line can become a costly, stressful dispute. The longer the dispute goes unresolved, the harder it becomes to restake your claim. 

Our client, a Colorado property owner, discovered that their neighbor was using a portion of their land. So our client hired a professional surveyor to confirm the property line and was prepared to install a fence. But the neighbor objected, insisting the disputed strip of property belonged to her. What should have been a simple improvement to one’s own property became a standoff over ownership. 

Our real estate attorneys sent the neighbor a cease-and-desist letter outlining our client’s claim to the land. The dispute escalated into litigation, complete with counterclaims and a motion for a preliminary injunction. Our attorneys held firm, guiding the matter into mediation rather than letting it spiral into a prolonged and costly trial. 

Settling a boundary dispute, however, can take more than mutual agreement. In this case, the agreement would result in changes to the size of each lot. Since Colorado counties set minimum lot-size requirements, the county needed to approve the new boundary. Our team obtained formal permission from the county to deviate from the standard lot-size requirements, carrying the request through county referrals and a hearing before the Board of Adjustment. The new boundary was formalized through a plat amendment—the official redrawing of the property lines—and recorded with the county. 

Our client received nearly $50,000 for the disputed land. With the amended plat recorded, the boundary was officially established, and the court dismissed the case with prejudice so that the same claim can’t be litigated again. Our client walked away with a clear, marketable title and certainty about where their property begins and ends. 

Protecting what’s rightfully yours begins with understanding your rights. Call 303-688-0944 or book a consultation online to get started today.