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Cadastral Surveying
Land Boundaries
Lines that define the territorial extent of a land parcel and separate it from adjacent properties or public areas.
Land boundaries are legal and physical lines that define the territorial extent of a land parcel. Boundaries separate one land property from another and determine the owner's rights to a specific land area.
Types of boundaries:
- Straight boundaries - straight lines between boundary points
- Irregular boundaries - boundaries along natural features (rivers, ditches)
- Notional boundaries - boundaries defined by coordinates without physical marking
How are boundaries determined?
Land boundaries are determined by a certified surveyor in the cadastral surveying process:
- Research of historical documents and previous measurements
- Inspection of existing boundary markers in nature
- Agreement of boundaries with adjacent landowners
- Measurement of coordinates with high-precision instruments
- Preparation of land boundary plan
Boundary disputes:
Boundary disputes are one of the most common problems in real estate. They can arise if:
- Boundary markers have been moved or destroyed
- Historical documents are imprecise
- Neighbors have built structures on someone else's land
- There is different understanding of boundary location
Boundary protection:
The landowner has a duty to:
- Keep boundary markers intact
- Provide access for surveying work
- Report damaged or missing boundary markers
Moving or destroying boundaries is administratively punishable and may result in civil liability.