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Originally Posted by Talk Host
After their work was done, they came to the house and informed us that we cannot put shrubs around the box, thus blocking access to the electric box. It is their easement and we have no right to plant there,
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They might have that right to forbid planting if it were a 'right of way' but an easement is different and it sounds like they pushed their authority some. I've got about 40 years experience in real estate and have a paralegal certificate along with some other experience in these areas.
I would carefully read the property restrictions on this issue. If it clearly says so, then OK, but their easement doesn't cover everything in your yard so there has to be a mentioned distance that you can't plant within. Most restrictions only allow them reasonable access and that could leave a lot of gray area for interpretation. The key issue would be how far from it can you plant around it.
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