Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

is there a landlock law

I recently purchased some property at a tax auction. I received a deed in the mail. I went to the courthouse and searched for a platt and could not find one. I found previous owners and location of land. I was told by several people it was landlocked, including a surveyor. I was told at the auction I could get a right of way to it. Is there a landlock law? If so what do I need to do? It is 10 acres with the interstate in front where the right of way used to be. The railroad is in the back. There is a side road that goes under interstate and to railroad track. But several people own land between my land and the road. This is the only road. Thank you


Asked on 1/08/02, 2:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: is there a landlock law

Landlocked property is entitled to an easement by necessity under certain circumstances, including that there must once have been common ownership. You need to see a lawyer to go over the specific details.

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Answered on 1/08/02, 8:48 pm


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