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Do you have to give easement access on a property that is landlocked?
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∙ 11y ago
(in the US) Yes, I believe that it is universally accepted as a matter of law in all 50 states (Easement by Necessity) that you cannot 'landlock' someone's access to/from the nearest public right-of-way, thereby rendering their property useless.
Answer & Clarification
You need to grant an access easement if you sell the landlocked parcel and you also own the land between that parcel and the road. The answer also depends on several other factors such as:
- whether you and the landlocked parcel were derived from a common tract
- whether your land is subject to a ROW
- whether the owner of the LL parcel was granted a right of way
- whether you sold the LL parcel to its owner
- state laws including those regarding easements by prescription and necessity
In some cases, landlocked parcels have remained unsellable because they were landlocked so long ago and access to the now nearest highway is over other land that does not share a common chain of title. In some cases a right of way must be purchased from an abutting landowner.
In many common law jurisdictions the common law has been codified and under modern statutory law an owner cannot sell a landlocked portion of their land. It is against public policy to sell land to which the new owner has no access.
This is an extremely complicated area of law and you need to consult with an attorney who specializes in land issues and who can review your situation, examine the title to the real estate and explain your rights and options.
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Can holder of right of way for ingress and egress give another land owner with landlocked property permission to use the same row?
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You have an ingressegress easement on your property providing access to the property being built in the rear What are your rights Can they make any improvements on the easement such as driveway?
The deed may state the conditions upon which the easement can be used or improved, or you may have local statutes or case laws that will give a specific answer. Otherwise, you may need to simply have an agreement with the owner of the easement.
Does the town own your property if you give them an easement?
When you grant an easement in your property you are granting the other party the right to use a portion of your property for some specific purpose. You still own the property. The other party owns a right in your property. You should review the document that created the easement for details.
What is the law governing giving yourself an easement in Washington?
In Washington, an individual cannot unilaterally create an easement for themselves on their own property. Easements must be created through a written agreement or by a court order. It is advisable to consult with a real estate attorney to understand the legal process and requirements for creating an easement in Washington.
Can a landlocked neighbor obtain an easement through my property even though it does not exist on the parcel map mine was purchased prior to his?
First of all, I assume when you say "it does not exist on the parcel map" you mean "an easement does not exist on the parcel map." In most states, your neighbor could sue you for an "easement of necessity" across your property. Generally an easement of necessity requires that your properties have a common grantor (i.e. they were both owned by the same person at one time and subdivided by that person). A real estate attorney in your area will know your state's laws and can give you guidance with your specific situation.
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That could be a life estate, easement or lease.
What must the government provide to a property owner if it needs to take his property for government use?
If the government needs private property for its own use, they should give fair market value to the owner of the property. The property owner can also give the government an easement agreement to the property and still retain ownership.
Are easements considered real property?
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In Virginia does having a right of way through a private property give you the right to fence it in and make changes to the shared entrance?
A right of way entitles the easement owner the right to use a way for ingress and egress to and from their property. They can't do anything else to it unless other rights were granted in the original easement.
What is an accommodation deed?
To give someone access over your property? To give away some of your land?
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