$680,000 house built on wrong lot

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In summary, a mistake was made during the surveying process, causing a house to be built on the wrong lot. The responsibility for the mistake lies with the surveying company or individual who incorrectly marked the property lines. The mistake can be fixed by either moving the house to the correct lot or adjusting the property lines. The potential consequences of this mistake include legal disputes and financial losses. To prevent this in the future, surveys should be carefully and accurately conducted, and property lines should be double-checked before construction begins.
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To paraphrase Sheldon Cooper, "Oh, well this would be one of those circumstances that people unfamiliar with the law of large numbers would call a odd".
 

1. What happened?

It appears that a mistake was made during the surveying process, causing the house to be built on the wrong lot.

2. Who is responsible for the mistake?

The responsibility for the mistake lies with the surveying company or individual who incorrectly marked the property lines.

3. Can the mistake be fixed?

Yes, the mistake can be fixed by either moving the house to the correct lot or adjusting the property lines to include the house on the correct lot.

4. What are the potential consequences of this mistake?

The consequences of this mistake can include legal disputes between the homeowners, the surveying company, and the original property owner. It may also result in financial losses for all parties involved.

5. How can this be prevented in the future?

This mistake can be prevented by ensuring that all surveys are carefully and accurately conducted, and by double-checking the property lines before beginning construction on any new building.

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