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Understanding deed terms

We have two adjoining parcels of land, backed by a third along our west line, which is owned by another party. Our deeds include the following: (parcel 1) ''including a 30 foot wide strip of roadway easement along south line....'' and (parcel 2) ''including a 30 foot wide strip of roadway easement along north line....''. The resulting 60 ft. wide road leads to the other owner's property. The easement is subject to 8 feet being dedicated to utility, phone, etc. From many questions posed to legal reps, we have gathered that our rights are limited. One of many issues: The other owners are having a gas meter placed at our gate line (the front of our property), instead of at his gate line (261 feet west of ours).

Question: If our land purchase includes the footage so deeded as ''roadway/utility easements'', do we not have any rights or say as to where things (for the use by other parties) are placed within those easements?

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Asked on 4/22/03, 12:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Understanding deed terms

The only way to determine the exact rights and responsibilities as to the use of these easements is to examine the actual documents. Are you on speaking terms with your neighbor? The best and least expensive way to handle this situation is with open, honest, and neighborly communication. Good Luck!

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Answered on 4/22/03, 1:33 pm


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