2Definitions

#### 2 Definitions 2 Definitions > In this Act, unless the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires: > > Adjacent owner means the owner of land over which an encroachment extends. > > Boundary means the boundary line between contiguous parcels of land. > > Building means a substantial building of a permanent character and includes a wall. > > Court means the Land and Environment Court. > > Encroaching owner means the owner of land contiguous to the boundary beyond which an encroachment extends. > > Encroachment means encroachment by a building, and includes encroachment by overhang of any part as well as encroachment by intrusion of any part in or upon the soil. > > Owner means any person entitled to an estate of freehold in possession: > > > (a) whether in fee simple or for life or otherwise, > > > (b) whether at law or in equity, > > > (c) whether absolutely or by way of mortgage, > > and includes a mortgagee under a registered mortgage of a freehold estate in possession in land under the [Real Property Act 1900](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-025). > > Subject land means that part of the land over which an encroachment extends. > > **s 2:** Am 1989 No 171, Sch 2 (2).