Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I�m considering purchasing a 15 acre undeveloped property in Walton county that has a dirt road running the length of one side of it (approximately 993 feet) leaving 20 feet on one side of the dirt roadway and the bulk of the property on the other. What are the legal ramifications of such a set up? If I purchase it will I be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance issues associated with a dirt roadway? Do surrounding property owners automatically have right of way via this roadway or can I close it off to public access?


Asked on 8/07/09, 2:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

The property may be subject to an easement, which is an encumberance on clear title. Whether the easement is already granted or must be granted by law is subject to facts you have not given. In any even, you alone would not be responsible for upkeep of the easement, and all using it could be billed for its use and upkeep.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 7:17 pm


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