Definition
The legally established boundary lines defining the perimeter of your property parcel. Lot lines are critical for understanding your ownership extent and identifying encroachments.
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Lot lines are marked on surveys and property plats and are defined in property deeds using specific language and measurements. Understanding lot lines is important when considering home improvements or when neighbors' structures appear to cross the property line. If lot lines are unclear or disputed, a professional survey can clarify them.
Pro Tip
Keep a copy of your survey showing lot lines. It helps settle future disputes about property boundaries.
Example
A buyer planning to add a deck reviews the survey to verify that the proposed deck will be located entirely within the property lot lines and not encroach on the neighbor's property.