Question

IV. PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS

B. Ownership (Civil Code, arts. 427-439)

A owns a residential lot and decides to build a fence around the perimeter of his property. However, A mistakenly encroaches upon a small portion of the adjacent lot owned by B. The encroachment includes an area of 2 square meters and affects B's access to a part of his own lot. A refuses to demolish the fence or rectify the encroachment.

In light of the given scenario, answer the following questions:

1. What legal concept is applicable to the situation?
2. What are the rights and remedies of B as the affected neighboring lot owner?
3. What are the obligations and liabilities of A as the encroaching lot owner?
4. Discuss the role and relevance of good faith and negligence in determining the rights and liabilities of the parties involved.