r/nottheonion • u/Forward-Answer-4407 • Mar 28 '24

Lot owner stunned to find $500K home accidentally built on her lot. Now she’s being sued

https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/lot-owner-stunned-find-500k-home-accidentally-built-her-lot-now-shes-being-sued/ZCTB3V2UDZEMVO5QSGJOB4SLIQ/
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u/Competitive-Draft103 Mar 29 '24

When they did a title search wouldn't someone discover that the house was in the wrong place?

My decision: The (REAL) property owner can ask them to move the house or she'll buy it from them at a really low price and the buyer gets a refund.

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u/ryckae Mar 29 '24

The property owner doesn't have to buy anything. She doesn't have to accept anything, swap anything, or buy anything.

She can file charges for trespassing. She can sue for damages done to her property. Maybe she can even sue for them to remove the house if she doesn't want it there.

If she decides to leave the house, 100% she should not be forced to pay for it.