What legal action can a client pursue if their neighbor constructs a fence encroaching onto their property?

A possessory action is the appropriate legal remedy when a property owner is confronted with an encroachment issue, such as a neighbor constructing a fence that intrudes onto their property. This type of action is specifically designed to resolve disputes related to possession of immovable property in Louisiana. In a possessory action, the property owner can seek to assert their right to possess their land and to remove any encroachments made by their neighbor.

The essence of a possessory action is to restore possession of property to its rightful owner when possession is disturbed, and it can be particularly effective for someone who has peaceful and uninterrupted possession of their property. Therefore, in this scenario, the client would choose to initiate a possessory action to prompt the removal of the fence and reaffirm their ownership rights.

Other remedies listed would not directly address the immediate concern of encroachment. For example, executory process relates to the enforcement of a security interest, typically in the context of non-payment of debts, and is not relevant here. A petition for declaratory judgment might determine the legal rights involved regarding the boundary, but it would not provide the immediate restoration of possession as a possessory action would. Filing a counterclaim for damages could arise from a related legal dispute but does