My Neighbor Built a Fence Eight Feet Inside My Property—Then I Discovered His Biggest Mistake

6. The County Inspection

A few days later, a county inspector arrived at Tyler’s property.

I watched from my kitchen window as the inspector examined the fence, checked the site plan, and walked along the boundary markers.

Tyler came outside wearing a bright smile.

At first, he seemed confident.

He pointed toward the fence and spoke with the inspector for several minutes.

Then the inspector unfolded a document and showed him something.

Tyler’s expression changed.

He began pointing toward my yard.

The inspector listened, took several photographs, and wrote notes on a clipboard.

Before leaving, he placed a notice on the construction area.

I couldn’t read it from my window, but I could see Tyler staring at it.

Later that afternoon, Rachel confirmed that the county had opened an inquiry into whether the construction matched the approved plans.

She reminded me that the county’s review and the private property dispute were separate matters.

One concerned compliance with building requirements.

The other concerned ownership and the unauthorized occupation of my land.

Both needed to be handled properly.