Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

A local water company (not Mine) dug up my front yard and is refusing to put it back the way it was what are my rights I spent alot of money on my yard


Asked on 3/27/12, 9:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

Can't say with only these facts. Possibly check your survey and determine whether they were on your property or in the public right of way (often lawns are not determinative). If it was on your property and you didn't call for them, you should have a right to be reimbursed. If it's in the public right of way you'll need to find out why they were there and contact your local officials for possible reimbursement, and if they won't help then you may still have a right of action.

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Answered on 3/28/12, 6:53 am
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

It would also depend on whether there is an easement, and, if so, what the terms of that easement might be.

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Answered on 3/25/13, 11:50 am


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