The 10-Year Fence Rule: Why a Lot Survey Matters

Land surveyor measuring a property line during a lot survey to confirm boundary markers

Many homeowners believe their property line sits exactly where the fence stands. It feels logical. After all, fences usually mark the edge of a yard. However, the truth can be very different. In Alabama, a fence does not always show the real boundary of your land. In fact, Alabama law includes something many people call […]