Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia
Private Road
Can an owner of property that abuts a
private road be excluded from using
that road by another owner who
purports to own the road?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Private Road
Possibly, but the law does not approve of a "landlocked" situation. Consult with a local attorney.
Re: Private Road
The question that you pose is very fact dependent. My firm has expertise in assessing the relevant facts and advising you what legal options may be available to you based on our research. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the event that you wish to retain an attorney to assist you.
Re: Private Road
If your question can be summarized as "Can a property owner keep other people from using the property," the answer is generally yes, even if it is a road. A lawyer in your area who specializes in real estate (not one who claims to handle any area of law) can likely answer your specific questions pretty quickly without "research." If the facts are that this is just a road you find convenient, as opposed to a necessity, you are much less likely to get a favorable response. Finally, neighbor disputes are not good, and often get much worse. Whatever the dispute (if there is one), try to work it out without lawyers.