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Old 07-07-2014, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tigger_kitty View Post
How many feet is the front easement?
The front of your house faces a right-of-way.
Easements are usually in the rear of your house. You own the easement but the utilities can access it and use it. If you were to build something permanent in an easement they can remove it.
The right-of way in front of your house is not owned by you. It usually extends in 13' from the curb.
See kittygilchrist's post (#39) at
Florida Trespass Law
It is the best explanation I have read on this subject.