Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Land Locked
Some land joining my ranch is owned by a person who bought it recently. The tract is land locked and I made an offer to buy it.
My offer was not accepted as the owner felt my offer was too low.
Can this present owner obtain a right of way to his property from any of the adjoining 4 property owners by court action? None of the adjoining owners wish to sell an easement.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Land Locked
In Texas, last I checked, a landowner that sells off land and leaves themself landlocked can not force an adjacent owner to grant an easement. I'm thinking the same answer applies to someone that bought a landlocked tract; the courts will assume they knew what they were buying. I can research this for your location if you wish.
Re: Land Locked
It depends on the specific facts. It is possible that they may obtain a perscriptive easement or an easement by necessity by court order.
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