Property boundary questions often arise when selling or buying oceanfront property.  Julia Jones, Account Manager at First American Title, has prepared two short papers explaining the basics of shoreline setbacks and shoreline property boundaries.  The first paragraph of the shoreline property boundaries paper and a link to the complete paper is below.

Shoreline Property Boundaries
"Shoreline property in Hawaii can decrease or increase in size based on the location of the shoreline and the natural process of erosion and accretion.  Erosion and accretion are gradual processes in which land is either reduced or increased in size based upon how the ocean deposits beach sand over time.  Because Hawaii’s beaches are a valuable resource, there are Hawaii statutes and case law which have discussed and defined the term "shoreline" which divides public and private land.  Land below the high water mark is a natural resource, and is owned by the state."

Read the complete Shoreline Property Boundaries paper in PDF format.

Read the first part of this series (Shoreline Setbacks):  Hawaii Oceanfront Property Boundaries Part I.

Contact Michael Zimmerman if you are thinking about selling or buying a home or condo in Hawaii.

This post is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be relied on for any reason.  If you have any questions regarding the location and effect of a shoreline boundary, please consult with a legal expert.

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