My family recently bought a 1200 square feet home in a village near Bangalore, financed through a home loan. It’s bordered by a road to the west, another house to the east, an empty plot to the south, and private land to the north. Now, the owners of that land are developing it, and they claim my home encroaches on their property by about 80 square feet. They’ve been threatening to demolish our compound wall. I’ve contacted the builder who sold me the house, but they insist there was no encroachment. I’m very worried. What legal steps should I take to protect my family and our home?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My family recently bought a 1200 square feet home in a village near Bangalore, financed through a home loan. It’s bordered by a road to the west, another house to the east, an empty plot to the south, and private land to the north. Now, the owners of that land are developing it, and they claim my home encroaches on their property by about 80 square feet. They’ve been threatening to demolish our compound wall. I’ve contacted the builder who sold me the house, but they insist there was no encroachment. I’m very worried. What legal steps should I take to protect my family and our home?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 months ago

My family recently bought a 1200 square feet home in a village near Bangalore, financed through a home loan. It’s bordered by a road to the west, another house to the east, an empty plot to the south, and private land to the north. Now, the owners of that land are developing it, and they claim my home encroaches on their property by about 80 square feet. They’ve been threatening to demolish our compound wall. I’ve contacted the builder who sold me the house, but they insist there was no encroachment. I’m very worried. What legal steps should I take to protect my family and our home?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 months ago

You should immediately consult a lawyer specializing in property disputes. They can review the title deeds, survey records, and construction plans to determine if there is actual encroachment. They can also advise on the best course of action, which may include negotiating with the land owners, obtaining a court injunction to prevent demolition, or filing a civil suit to resolve the dispute.

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