Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Land purchase
I purchased a ll.118 ac parcel of land which measures approx. 339'x1350'. There were many ''errors and/or ommissions'' on the part of the real estate agent, verbal promises, etc. which I know is punishable by TREC. However, we have now discovered that a pipeline easement going along the 1350' side of our property was incorrectly stated on our deed as 25' wide when in it is actually 50' wide. The agent stated that the Gulf South pipeline people would ''maintain'' the easement and that it was our ''private road.'' We asked about putting up a chapel on the far end which croses over a substantial creek requiring a bridge. We also asked about putting up a dam so make a small lake. We have since been told that the easement is NOT our private road, that our water line (which runs under it, is done so against their agreement. And that they will cut the pipeline grass or blade it to the dirt. We cannot asphalt it, blade it level or install the bridge ... rendering the property useless to us. We paid $63,000 for this property and have moved our temporary home & storage building in to begin building.
What are our options?
I need an excellent real estate attorney.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Land purchase
Some of the problems may be title issues (meaning you may be able to make a claim) if not disclosed on your title policy. With all the problems, you should request a consultation with an attorney and have him or her examine your title policy, survey, and contract to provide proper advice. Best of luck.
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