Buying a property, neighbor across the st is using the property&#39;s address
<p>I own a house, and am currently thinking about buying the vacant lot next to mine to ensure that no one builds on it (beautiful view).</p>

<p>While talking with the seller they mentioned that the neighbor across the street (we are not on speaking terms, long story) is using the vacant lot's address as their own.</p>

<p>Will this cause a problem with the sale or future sales, and if I buy the property and want to receive mail there in the future, what actions do I need to take to reclaim my address?</p>

<p>I am located in Tennessee if that matters.</p>

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  <p>what actions do I need to take to reclaim my address?</p>
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<li>Make the address really yours (buy the property). Use your current address for all correspondence.</li>
<li>Setup mailbox with address prominently written on it.</li>
<li>Approach the neighbor nicely explaining them the situation and ask to stop using the address.</li>
<li>If 3 fails, hire a lawyer and instruct them to approach the neighbour.</li>
<li>If 4 fails, instruct the lawyer to seek court <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injunction" rel="nofollow noreferrer">injunction</a> to stop the neighbor from using the address.</li>
<li>Once successful, make sure to notify USPS.</li>
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<p>I don't think that there is any need to &quot;reclaim&quot; the address.</p>
<p>That second address would no longer be needed or used for anything. This really just seems like an issue with USPS.</p>
<p>Also, addresses are (generally) not legal descriptions of properties. The legal description is your plat description in the deed, which can be seen online at the Assessor's Office. Your neighbor across the street, using the wrong address, doesn't really affect you since it isn't your address either.</p>
<p>If you are really concerned, contact your local USPS office and ask them about it.</p>

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