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Old 01-13-2012, 05:49 PM
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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.

This information notwithstanding, it is still a good idea to have some solid information before you plant. Our bushes were blocking their reasonable access, so they cut them down.