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question iconI bought my duplex 2-1/2 years ago. I was told my lot was mine and the other house attached lot was his. Mine is 55’x115’. His is 60’x120’. I moved in and the backyard, which I thought I bought, was dirt. No grass or flowers or bushes. I put in the grass, shrubs and annual flowers. At my expense. My neighbor passes away. Now his kids are selling it and a Declaration has surfaced. It says that the back yard is common groundNd we were to share any expenses associated with that area. I’m so upset as I did all the work and paid for it. I’ve been mowing it 2/years and no one paid me. The Declarations are22 years old and were signed by my neighbor and his spouse. Both are deceased. There are no records,no meetings were held,no Bilaws, and no records. What can I do legally to protect the property I thought I bought. If I have to give it up, can I bill them my costs for putting the yard in and landscaping and Sprinkler system? Please tell me what my rights are. Thank you in advance. Cindy
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The answers to your questions will take some investigation and reviewing documents. It is possible that the Declaration could be amended. I recommend that you spend some time with one of our Real Estate attorneys to discuss the facts, review the documents, review your desired results, your rights, your remedies, possible outcomes, options, how we can help, etc. Just call 303-688-0944 (24/7) or schedule online at robandhen.wpengine.com/locations.


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Bill Henry
OtherJul 24, 2020
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