Does any one know anything involving paper roads on survey plans who owns that land?

I have my plans and have three paper roads from years ago on there I was wondering who that land belongs to myself or town if on my plans . I know the nieghbors are over the bounderies if it is mine

Does any one know anything involving paper roads on survey plans who owns that land?
I am assuming that by 'paper roads' you mean roadways that show on the plat (survey) but were never built.





If it is a subdivision plat then then the roadways belong to the developer, or he may have deeded them over to the city, county or the homeowner's association.





If it is an old city plat, then it is the city. You cannot adversely possess land against a government entity, but you can against an individual. Differing states have different laws regarding this.





On a lighter note, when roads have not been built, the neighboring landowners frequently utalise the space, but don't build anything on it you cannot move because at some point in the future they may decide to build those roads.





If you are really interested in doing away with the possibility of having a road there someday, then contact the developer, or city etc. and ask if they would consider selling you the property.





Good Luck!


DD
Reply:I'm not sure what you mean by a paper road, but look at your deed. It will tell you if you own the land or if you have a right-of-way across it. If the deed says you own it you need to get a surveyor to mark it for you. The neighbors may not know they are over your line. If it is only a right-of-way the neighbors own it and you only have a right to use it.