Do you have owner's rights on a private way in Massachusetts if your front door is on the private way but your address is on the perpendicular street?

Answer 1

If you have other access via frontage on another street, the answer depends on several details. Generally:

• First, the access should be mentioned in your deed.
• Second, you may have access by law if the person who owns the right of way is a prior owner of your house lot also.
• Third, if your lot and the private way are all on the same subdivision plan then you would have the right to use the private way also, by law.

Laws vary by state. You would need to speak with an attorney in your state. If possible, you should speak with the attorney who represented you when you purchased the property. There would have been a title examination performed and the atorney may still have the title exam on file.