Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
I purchased a home, in los angeles, with a shared driveway. i live in the front house and there is another house in the back. the driveway according to title is for ingress and egress purposes. but why am i the one stuck with paying the taxes for the driveway which is a separate parcel?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Because you are the owner.
The other party only has an easement. Easements are rarely, if ever, separately assessed and taxed.
However, the assessed value of the separate driveway parcel should reflect its fair value as a two-party driveway. If you disagree with the assessment, you can ask the county to review it.
I might add that easements are maintained based upon relative useage. When it comes time to repair the driveway, it'd be appropriate to ask the neighbor to participate pro-rata.
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