easements
50) Utility Easement Needed
02/14/07
Dear Henry,
We are building a house on a flag lot, in a regular town (not rural). When the person from the electric department came out, they stated that the best way for us to get service would be to use our neighbor’s pole and come across their property.
My neighbors are concerned about how this will affect their property value, and what restrictions they may incur.
Do you know anything about utility easements and their effect on the property in a situation like this? I believe the electric company is talking about coming down the front of the property and under their driveway and down their property line until they get to our property.
Thanks for your help.
Victoria Phelps victoria28@cox.net
Dear Victoria,
The utility company cannot run a line across anyone's property without an easement. However, these easements are very, very common.
Since this is a question that concerns value, I cannot comment, since I am not a licensed appraiser in your state. You should contact an appraiser, Realtor or anyone one else that will help you convince the neighbors that they should let you run the line.
H2
We are building a house on a flag lot, in a regular town (not rural). When the person from the electric department came out, they stated that the best way for us to get service would be to use our neighbor’s pole and come across their property.
My neighbors are concerned about how this will affect their property value, and what restrictions they may incur.
Do you know anything about utility easements and their effect on the property in a situation like this? I believe the electric company is talking about coming down the front of the property and under their driveway and down their property line until they get to our property.
Thanks for your help.
Victoria Phelps victoria28@cox.net
Dear Victoria,
The utility company cannot run a line across anyone's property without an easement. However, these easements are very, very common.
Since this is a question that concerns value, I cannot comment, since I am not a licensed appraiser in your state. You should contact an appraiser, Realtor or anyone one else that will help you convince the neighbors that they should let you run the line.
H2