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The power company has no easement on their power line that goes through your property Can you build a garage under the line?
Your title would need to be researched to determine if an easement was granted in years past. Utility easements are often not recited in deed descriptions. Failure to recite the easement does not mean the easement doesn't exist. Grants by property owners are not the only method by which utility companies acquire rights. In some cases, easement rights were taken by eminent domain. In some cases the utility was permitted to construct a ROW by virtue of a legislative act. In that case, it would have an easement. You should speak with an attorney in your area before you construct anything within the limits of the power line. An attorney who specializes in real estate law would be familiar with the local practices. If you build a garage within the power line ROW and later find the utility did have an easement it can and will demand the garage be removed.
What are your rights on your property within an electrical line easement?
You have the right to own and pay property taxes, and enjoy the use of the easement area, but you cannot build anything or plant trees within it that would interfere with the power companies use of the easement to access their lines, poles, and equipment.
If a utility easement is granted to the power company can other utilities use that same easement without the power company's permission?
No. Also, other utilities can't use the easement unless that right was granted in the original instrument that granted the easement.
When we bought the property we were unaware that the utility went under the neighbors house they cut through the line and we have no power there is no easement and the power company doesn't know who?
If there was no easement you would have to bear the expense of having a new line installed. Comment: It sounds like the title company and/or the appraisal company missed the boat on this. Check with an attorney.
Home has a 13' utility street easement Qwest has their line 22' onto my property for a service line not individual line Do I have any recourse if I want the line moved or can I charge rent?
Qwest needs an easement from you to install any utility equipment other than your private line on your private property. If Qwest has no easement then you do have recourse. You should arrange a consultation with a real estate attorney to explore your options.
An easement was granted to the power co and now the power station and lines were removed can you build a horse race track with barns on this land that contains the easement?
No. You need to obtain a release of the easement from the utility company before you build anything on the portion that was affected by the power station and lines. The company can always reinstall new equipment within the easement area and demand that you remove any structures you have installed in violation of their easement rights. Try contacting their right of way or easement department to determine if and how you may obtain a release of their rights in your property. In Massachusetts the utility companies charges for researching and releasing an easement that is no longer used can run from $500-$1500. Some companies will not release an easement that is not being used.
How far away from a utility easement do you have to be?
The area on either side of a utility easement is generally stated in the instrument that created the easement. For example, "no structures within 15 feet of either side of the center line". Check with the title company or attorney who represented you when you purchased your property for a copy of the easement document.
What is legal right of property owner when a contractor is building waterline across edge of property to neighbor beyond the easement boundary?
That all depends on the provisions set forth in the easement. However, it is quite common for a developer to reserve easements rights that benefit other land of the developer. For example, if a developer reserved a ten foot wide water line easement easement across your lot then it can install a water line within the easement area to service other lots beyond.
Are you liable for neighbors water lines on your property?
It is likely that you are liable for any damage if your neighbor has easement rights to maintain a water line. If they have easement rights it is likely they include the right to replace and repair the lines. You should check your deed first. Easement rights may be mentioned. If not, you should contact the attorney who represented you when you purchased your property and ask if the property is subject to any easement rights that are not mentioned in your deed.It is likely that you are liable for any damage if your neighbor has easement rights to maintain a water line. If they have easement rights it is likely they include the right to replace and repair the lines. You should check your deed first. Easement rights may be mentioned. If not, you should contact the attorney who represented you when you purchased your property and ask if the property is subject to any easement rights that are not mentioned in your deed.It is likely that you are liable for any damage if your neighbor has easement rights to maintain a water line. If they have easement rights it is likely they include the right to replace and repair the lines. You should check your deed first. Easement rights may be mentioned. If not, you should contact the attorney who represented you when you purchased your property and ask if the property is subject to any easement rights that are not mentioned in your deed.It is likely that you are liable for any damage if your neighbor has easement rights to maintain a water line. If they have easement rights it is likely they include the right to replace and repair the lines. You should check your deed first. Easement rights may be mentioned. If not, you should contact the attorney who represented you when you purchased your property and ask if the property is subject to any easement rights that are not mentioned in your deed.
Can a business use a nonexclusive easement to get to their property?
The business can use the easement if it was granted the use of that easement in their deed.The business can use the easement if it was granted the use of that easement in their deed.The business can use the easement if it was granted the use of that easement in their deed.The business can use the easement if it was granted the use of that easement in their deed.
Does access to an easement have to be provided if so isn't that another easement?
Access to an easement is usually provided in the document that granted the easement. There would be no point in granting an easement right that cannot be used.Access to an easement is usually provided in the document that granted the easement. There would be no point in granting an easement right that cannot be used.Access to an easement is usually provided in the document that granted the easement. There would be no point in granting an easement right that cannot be used.Access to an easement is usually provided in the document that granted the easement. There would be no point in granting an easement right that cannot be used.
Can an easement be blocked?
If an easement is a legal easement as described in a legally filed deed then no an easement can not be blocked. The only way an easement can be released is again through a release by all parties on a recorded deed.
