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Adjoining landowners are owners of land with common boundaries, and have mutual rights, duties, and obligations related to their adjoining pieces of land.

In Louisiana, adjoining landowners, also known as contiguous or adjacent property owners, have certain rights and responsibilities concerning their shared property boundaries. Under Louisiana law, particularly the Civil Code, these landowners must respect the property lines and cannot use their land in a way that would harm the property of their neighbor. This includes not altering drainage patterns to increase water flow onto a neighbor's land and not building structures that encroach on the neighbor's property. Additionally, issues such as fences, trees, and boundary lines are governed by state statutes and local ordinances. For example, if a landowner wants to build a fence on the property line, they may need to adhere to local zoning regulations and possibly share the cost with the adjoining landowner. Disputes between adjoining landowners over boundaries or nuisances are often resolved through negotiation, mediation, or, if necessary, litigation. An attorney can provide specific advice and representation to landowners in such disputes to protect their rights and interests.

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