Property condition & permits
Davie Survey Problems: Fences, Encroachments and Easements
Quick answer
A survey shows where the property lines, easements and structures really are. On larger Davie lots, fences, sheds and driveways don't always match the lines. If your survey shows an encroachment or a structure in an easement, ask your title company how it affects title insurance, ask the seller to explain or fix it, and talk with a real estate attorney before closing if it isn't resolved.
Separate survey measurements from legal rights
Davie Planning & Zoning can help identify the district and applicable setbacks; the surveyor establishes physical locations and title counsel interprets recorded rights. BCPA mapping is not a boundary survey.
Davie public records request form use the address and folio to request relevant permits, plats or zoning records. Do not infer an easement waiver or legal right to retain an encroachment from a neighbor’s silence.
Common survey findings
| Finding | What it may mean | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Fence over the line | Encroachment onto or from a neighbor | Ask title company; seller explanation |
| Shed or slab in an easement | Utility or drainage may need access | Ask who holds the easement |
| Structure near a setback | May not meet current rules | Ask the Town; check permits |
| Driveway crossing a line | Shared access question | Look for a recorded agreement |
Order a new survey
Older surveys may not show recent changes. Ask your agent and title company whether a new survey makes sense.
Before closing
- Review the title commitment exceptions
- Ask about survey coverage in title insurance
- Get unresolved items addressed in writing
Related Mora Realty Davie pages
Sources
- Davie Planning & Zoning — Can help identify the district and applicable setbacks; the surveyor establishes physical locations and title counsel interprets recorded rights
- Davie public records request form — Use the address and folio to request relevant permits, plats or zoning records