Tag Archive for: Utility Easement

Can You Refuse a Utility Easement? A Homeowner’s Guide

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A utility company wants to put an easement on your property, or you just found one on a title report that is giving you pause. Either way, you are asking the same question: can I refuse this? The answer depends on whether you are dealing with an existing easement that is already recorded or a new one being proposed. Here is a straightforward breakdown of your rights, what you can negotiate, and when it is worth bringing in a real estate attorney.Read More

What Is a Utility Easement? A Homebuyer’s Guide

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You are reviewing the title report on a home you want to buy, and you see the words 'utility easement' for the first time. Should you be worried? Almost certainly not. Utility easements show up on the vast majority of residential properties and rarely change anything meaningful about how you use your home or whether you can get a mortgage. Here is a plain-English explanation of what they are, where to find them, and what they actually mean for your property rights.Read More