Could I Claim His Property?

The vacant piece of property next to us was purchased by another neighbor and recently surveyed. There are a few things that are technically over the property line and, even though the new owner has no plans for the property, he's concerned that my "structures" could warranty a squatter's rights claim. I'm not so sure about that, but see how I handled it.

[@Johnrich395]

I probably would have gone the other way and asked if you could sign a lease for the land, which would be immediately revocable by his heirs on death or if he decided to develop it, also give you first right of refusal on future transfers. That way, you're not a squatter, you're a renter with a solid document. Of course I wasn't there.

[@arewehomesteadingyet]

That's a good point. We've been actively looking for land and are prepared to move at any point so we decided to take the easiest way to pacify his concerns. Other than this isolated situation, he's been a really laid back neighbor and we've got a good relationship.