Looks like Mr. Dilemma is for real
Morning HC...Thanks again for your involvement into this situation. I want to point out that I do agree with your comment:
"Technically, anyone licensed in the state could take a stab at resolving the issue, but, not nearly as efficiently as the two or three firms located halfway nearby." and:
"due to the relative remoteness and low population of the community involved".
plays a big part in everyday life in my area of residence and anyone making waves is frowned upon by those who control it and their influence expands to people "halfway nearby" which explains why I came here to talk and explain this dilemma out of state and you have no idea how much coming here has helped me cope with this situation. BTW, you know my state so I'm sure you know it's political History. It still thrives..........
I'd love to find an out of state surveyor license to survey in my state and be able to afford to pay him but I'm on a fixed budget, which puts me sorta SOL!!!!!!
That small world concern can be very real. Land use is often a local political hot button issue. You describe your problem as having political aspects. That most liekly means County, or maybe City level.
If that's the case, find a surveyor who does most of their work a county or two away, but one who is well experienced and knowledgable in both boundary matters and zoning/development matters.
Expect to pay more than what you might expect to pay if you were simply hiring a local surveyor to locate your boundary because 1) any research, fieldwork, and time representing you at meetings will require extra travel time, and 2a) you are looking for someone with a great deal of expertise to 2b) step into a hornets' nest.
With the implications of both neighbor and political trouble, whoever you hire will want to be extraordinarily diligent in all aspects of the work they do for you, especially record keeping. If they don't, move on and find a more conscientious and wiser surveyor.
Don't expect this to be cheap. With that in mind, also look for an attorney who specializes in boundary and land development matters.
You are correct about being small in a place were political favors and Cronyism abounds. I have followed an old saying, military men don't get involved with politics and I have never, I took the CinCs that was elected in by the civilian public and continued on but I'm in a whole different world here that I've never experience anywhere else after my service. In a place where you know your right and yet they make sure you take two steps back after allowing you one step forward.
I know about the cost both for an outside surveyor and a Lawyer specializing in Land Disputes.
I have three steps.............I am following one now. The very delicate one.
I spent the day gathering more information, plats and surveys.....don't know if they will help or not.
It sounds like your proceding with a measure of wisdom, assessing the battlefield before committing the resources.
Good luck.
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Walking very carefully through a minefield is what I'm doing.
My situation has been somewhat resolved. After final disposition, I will return and fill in the blanks and maybe you'll understand more of what was my "Dilemma".
Thanks to all who jumped in with advice and even those who might have been a bit skeptic.
Cheers............
