I think that personal and village claims must take damage with time or must have timers. Players must upkeep theirs claims, as they repair doors sometimes: fast and easy (1 branch i.e.) and everybody who have access (thresspassing+thievery) can repair and upkeep it.
It wil solve the problem of old claims or making claims with alts for fun or anoying or «for future… may be… when i shall upkeep this mine/house/land…»
Online status is not the reason to keep claim alive.
sorry for baaaad english