The cause of the mismatch should be identified before building, selling or altering possession. It can result from survey errors, later subdivision, boundary movement, encroachment or inconsistency between field occupation and official records.
Next steps
- obtain official map;
- obtain field-book information where available;
- request measurement/survey;
- compare neighboring plots;
- identify historical transactions;
- seek correction or adjudication depending on whether the issue is clerical or disputed.