[WSBARP] Retaining Wall on Neighboring Property

[Inge Fordham]

Property Gurus:

A client hired me to draft an easement for a retaining wall that runs across two neighboring properties.  The retaining wall is necessary to support an addition to his house (which was added before he bought the property).  The retaining wall is in need of serious repair.  As it fails, the soils become unstable and the client believes the addition is pulling away from the main house.  Although the neighbor with the main portion of the retaining wall was initially open to an easement, it appears she is no longer agreeable.  What are the client’s options for accessing and repairing the retaining wall (assuming he doesn’t make an adverse possession claim)?  A license?  Is there anything else he can do?  Appreciate your insight.

Best regards,


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Inge A. Fordham | Attorney
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