What’s the minimum distance a neighbor can locate their home to my prpperty line?
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What’s the minimum distance a neighbor can locate their home to my prpperty line?
Asked on September 17, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no general answer to your question--federal, or even state law, does not address this issue. Also, the common law, or caselaw, does not address this issue, either. Rather, it is addressed only at a local level. You need to check the zoning and other housing/building related laws in your community. You should be able to find these laws or ordinances from town or city hall--try contacting your local housing or building department.
Even if those laws specify a minimum distance, though, it may be possible for the neighbor to obtain a variance, or an exception, allowing them to build closer than normally allowed--most communities will have a process by which a person can request an exemption to building codes or rules.
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