The Economic Times

Virginia couple bought a 100-year-old home and turned its backyard into a garden. One year later, a neighbour claimed the land was his and wanted its fence removed, but then a judge stepped in

A Virginia couple who bought a nearly 100-year-old home in 2025 transformed its gravel backyard into a garden with grass, flowers and vegetables. However, a year later, a realtor representing the neighbouring property's former owner told them that part of the backyard belonged to his client and that their fence had to be removed. After workers arrived and dismantled part of the fence, the couple hired a lawyer.