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Old 07-23-2025, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianNotFromNYC View Post
Actually, he does own the property. The deed will describe the easement for utilities, including cable. Most are along the road in front, and on the sides of every lot, and the rear, too. That does allow them to do what they did, but requires they return the property to its original condition. The older lots are about 7 feet from the road, but you literally need to read the deed.
How do you know? Did you read his plat? Typically, there is a right-of-way along the road that is owned by the county. If not, they could never widen the road without having eminent domain and compensating every homeowner for the value of the land that they use. That is why it is a right-of-way and not an easement. My plat clearly shows that the front lot line is located about 7 feet from the street.