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If your ONLY access to a water supply requires you to cut across adjacent property (i.e.- that is the ONLY way to access a water main or a well) and this situation is of long standing, it may be quite likely that you have an "easement by necessity" across or through his property. If so, he would not lawfully be able to cut your access off. You really need the advice of an attorney/solicitor to pursue this. Your local public health authorities might also get involved inasmuch as cutting off your water supply would constitute a health/sanitation issue.

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Your neighbor is trying to claim easement through all the exisiting roads on your property in tne 18 years that he has owned his property he has never used them he has a r-o-w on the main road does he?

There are many reasons your neighbor might have an easement over one or more roads on your property. Once that easement has vested (he owns it), he has no particular obligation to exercise it, but must protect it from being revoked by others. However, in many cases the neighbor is completely mistaken that he has any property right in the easement at all, having once used the roads with the owner's permission, and that license was simply terminated. Question whether the neighbor would have any proof of ownership of the easement, if you were to file a lawsuit to quiet title.


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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.


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.


If you have a sewer line that goes through the neighbors property with no established easement and it's been there for 40yrs does the neighbor have the legal right to cut off my sewer if he so pleases?

If the sewer line has existed for that length of time - then with, or without, a "legal" easement you may have gained an easement "by adverse possession." By threaening to cut you off, it may be that your neighbor may be trying to get some money from you for your easement. However, over and above that, contact your local Health Department. I seriously doubt that your neighbor can legally cut you off from sewer access. I would strongly recommend that you contact an attorney for assistance.


The easement runs through the front house of the owner can the owner move the easement to another location or what would be the legal solution?

First you would need to discuss the needs of the owner of the easement and determine it they are willing to relocate the easement. If they are not willing the matter would need to be resolved in a court proceeding. If the relocation of the easement would cause excessive inconvenience the court may not rule in your favor and the error may be costly. Did you know of the location of the easement before building? You need to consult an attorney.


When was Through the Neighbor's Window created?

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How can I obtain an easement for a water line?

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You have an elctical easement in your backyard do you have any legal rights to keep people off of like like neighbors who walk through your yard?

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What is the law governing giving yourself an easement in Washington?

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Can passing through a neighbor's property during daily walks over 10 years constitute adverse possession?

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