Anyone ever agreed to an easement? I have a proposition for an easement .....?

Question

that involves running storm line through my land to allow a builder to build houses behind mine. What do you think???

I plan to live there for at least 3 more years.

Answer 1

Get an attorney to help you with the legal work,
time, dates, etc..

Answer 2

I work in a law firm and, we prepare those sort of easements all the time. Make sure you make agreements that they have to return the land as much as they can to how it was before they put the lines in and, that if they have to make repairs they have to do the same. If you have an attorney, it's probably a good idea for him/her to go over it with you, as well. Overall, it's not a bad thing to do.

Answer 3

You should probably try and work with them.

Because, ultimately, they can put it there whether you like it or not.

Just try and get conditions that are acceptable to you, such as the work taking place at reasonable hours, a promise to repair your lawn, fence, flower beds, etc. You might even be able to get some other concessions from them because of the inconvenience. Understand that most of these utility companies just want to get the work done, and not p*ss off anyone doing it.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

You should consider the future consequences of this storm line, particularly if you ever elect to sell the property, or build on top of or near the storm line.

What are your future plans for the property?

Answer 5

Get lots of money! You don't have to do it for free. He's making money, you should too. Call around and get a good real estate attorney to draft an agreement for you.

Answer 6

I HAVE AN AVATION EASEMENT AND THEY WORKED ON MY HOUSE TO MAKE IT MORE SOUNDPROOF. DOESN'T BOTHER ME.