Dear Monty: In the back of my neighborhood is an abandoned school. It was purchased recently, with a section now being used for a cell tower (the tower is outside my line of sight when looking straight from my back door). I wanted to know how to research the possibility and process of purchasing a piece of that parcel, specifically, the part/land touching the end of my backyard, and whether that’s even possible. Where do I start?
Monty’s Answer: Acquiring adjoining property appears to have become more prevalent in recent years. Different reasons driving this trend include growing vegetables, more room for your animals to play and additional privacy. Two consenting owners adding adjoining partial parcels can vary from simple and relatively inexpensive to complicated and time-consuming projects. The forces that can complicate matters are zoning and subdivision regulations, homeowners association (HOA) rules and your neighbors….