Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

We live in a lake community that has a private lane passing thru our property at both the upper and lower areas.
The upper area has been washing away over the years and caused the upper deck landing to drop and tip. We had it replace. In order to stop the erosion we had a 6x6 post laid on the ground and a 2' x 4' flagstone place as the end of the deck landing. This was done to give better footing to to make sure no one would step where the land is eroding.
The neighbor on the upper driveway side told us we cannot do this because she owns the driveway. We were told NO ONE OWNS the driveway. it just passes thru everyone's property.
She said we must remove the flagstone and the post. I told her is she owns the lane than fix it as it is causing damage to my property. She refused. She states she actually owns the land under the lane but not the dirt on top!
So my dilemma is this: What do I do. Remove the stuff and have someone get injured or leave it where it is??

Asked on 6/24/12, 3:49 pm

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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How about somebody go pull the deeds and find out what the real story about the lane and who owns it.

So she owns the land under the lane but not the lane. That is bogus on so many levels.

{John}

Answered on 6/25/12, 7:23 am

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