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Understanding Property Rights and Easements 🔹 Property Boundaries: Before taking action, verify your property boundaries through a survey. A professional land surveyor can confirm legal boundaries and prevent unnecessary disputes. 🔹 Easements and Right-of-Way: An easement grants a non-owner the right to use part of your land for a specific purpose, like access to another property. If a neighbor blocks an established easement with a roadblock or gate, they may be violating your legal rights. 🔹 Checking Public Records: Review property deeds and local zoning laws to determine if any recorded easements exist. The county recorder's office or assessor's office may have relevant documents. Common Legal Violations 🚫 Blocking an Easement: If an easement is legally recorded, the owner cannot obstruct it. Courts often rule in favor of the easement holder if access is unfairly restricted. 🚫 Encroachments: A neighbor placing a gate or barrier on your land without permission constitutes...

Understanding Property Rights in Alaska 🔹 Know Your Property Boundaries – The first step in dealing with a neighbor dispute over roadblocks and gates is verifying your property lines. Consult your property's deed and survey records to confirm legal ownership of the affected area. 🔹 Alaska Laws on Easements – If your neighbor claims a right to block a road, check for any easements on your property. Easements can be express (written agreements) or implied based on historical use. Unlawful blocking of an established access road could be a violation of property rights. 🔹 Encroachments and Legal Remedies – If the roadblock or gate encroaches on your land without consent, this may constitute trespassing or an illegal encroachment under Alaska law. Property owners have the right to demand its removal. Steps to Address Illegal Roadblocks and Gates ✅ Document Everything – Take clear photographs, gather GPS coordinates, and keep a record of interactions with your neighbor regarding...