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Old 02-21-2024, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Not wrong. I don't know about your property, but my survey plat clearly states that it is a "Right of Way", not an easement. There are easements designated on the back of my property inside the lot line, but this is outside of the lot line and is stated as a right of way. My front lot line is designated to be located 7 feet back from the street pavement. So, the 7-foot strip of land between the lot line and the street is not on my property.
Yes it is.
OK. The important word here is grantee".
An easement allowes a grantee ( utility for example) to use the property for a purpose (light post, hydrant, road signs, etc).
A right of way means a grantee (utility) may crossover the property in the performance of their duties (repair of light post, hydrant, road signs).
You still own and pay tax on it and maintain it. Total strangers cannot park on it, dig it up, or let their dog poop on it, or set up camp on it.
All that lovely lawn and garden belong to you. That is why the sprinklers are located on the outer edge.