2006-06-13 07:59:30 · 10 answers · asked by matt c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You own as far down as can be dug.
2006-06-13 08:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by AnOrdinaryGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're not causing an environmental concern or making money from your hole (like drilling an oil well), you can dig a hole as deep as you like. If you are doing it commercially, you may need a mining or well-drilling permit, depending on your state. Also, if you're planning a big project, you may have to have your land inspected to make sure you don't damage the local watershed or geology - that involves lots of paperwork :-) In all practical terms, though, you own "as deep as you can get."
2006-06-13 15:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by theycallmewendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dig the damn hole deep as you want...I know some people make preservation lakes 100's feet deep if they own a lot of property.
2006-06-13 15:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by jenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out your deed for the house or check with the county recorder for the terms of your deed. Some property owners own the mineral rights to their land, others don't. It depends. If you own the mineral rights, you can dig and keep anything down there. You can probably dig for water anytime.
2006-06-13 15:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by rkallaca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuius est solum, eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos... or as my property professor liked to say, your property rights extend from the heavens to hell. But that was way back when.... nowadays, chances are you only own surface rights as mineral rights for most land in the US have been severed and transfered in fee simple. So how far is that? Well, you have the right not to have your subjacent support undermined by the owner of the mineral estate. You also have the right to lateral support of your estate.
Does that mean anything really? I dont know... just don't get excited if you strike oil.
2006-06-13 16:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by lingt69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Maryland, before you dig any hole, you must contact Miss Utility to assure that you do not rupture any utility lines or pipes. If you dig deeper than 4 ft, I reccomend shoring the walls with plywood and 2x4's to prevent you becoming buried alive.
2006-06-13 15:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by badbilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You own all of it. Purely and simply. You can dig as deep as you wish, so long as it does not violate neighborhood covenants, etc. You might need to purchase a permit, but it's YOUR property.
2006-06-13 15:03:41 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no limit ! u can dig as deep as u want.but if that affects ur neighbors(directly/indirectly) then they have their defense as well.who wins depends on the strenght of the defense.
2006-06-13 15:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking as deep as the water lines...sewer lines...cable lines etc....lol
2006-06-13 15:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the center of the earth. it's like riparian right of way
2006-06-13 15:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋