Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

If your and your neighbor's deeds mention the alley, you both own an interest in it. If it is owned by the borough or county or state, the government unit may abandon it. This has to be done with a formal document that will be recorded. Then you and your neighbor may have an easement agreement also a formal document that will be recorded. The agreement should include all of the terms of your respective interests and obligations for use, repair, maintenance, etc.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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