ᐅ New Construction – Neighbor Denies Access to Drinking Water
Created on: 15 May 2013 18:03
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Häuslebauer13
Hello,
I am new here and have a question.
My partner and I are currently building a house, which is located at the north end of the property with access to the street.
On the opposite side of the street, there is a pasture, and the owner of that property is refusing us access to the drinking water connection (no permission to dig).
Is he allowed to do that!
There is a second connection on the south side of the property, but we would have to lay the supply line about 50m (55 yards) across the property.
I am new here and have a question.
My partner and I are currently building a house, which is located at the north end of the property with access to the street.
On the opposite side of the street, there is a pasture, and the owner of that property is refusing us access to the drinking water connection (no permission to dig).
Is he allowed to do that!
There is a second connection on the south side of the property, but we would have to lay the supply line about 50m (55 yards) across the property.
Häuslebauer13 schrieb:
As I said, the pipe was newly installed a few years ago. How does it actually work if
a: He acquired the plot before the pipeline was built
b: He acquired the plot after the pipeline was built Does it even matter? It depends on whether the municipality (water supplier) has registered an easement on his property, allowing you to tap into the water line there.
This is the responsibility of the utility provider; if they want to connect there on the neighbor’s property, they are allowed to do so.
Every contract includes the so-called easement (limited personal easement).
Connection work must then be tolerated by the neighbor, provided that the utility provider actually intends to connect there.
best regards
Every contract includes the so-called easement (limited personal easement).
Connection work must then be tolerated by the neighbor, provided that the utility provider actually intends to connect there.
best regards
Hello,
we have also recently purchased a plot of land, and the utility connections to our property run through our neighbor’s land. HOWEVER, in the land purchase agreement, we made sure to include easements that authorize us to lay and repair pipes, etc. We are then required to restore the pathway at our own expense.
So, read through your contract carefully. If such an easement is included, you have the right to access and maintain the utilities.
we have also recently purchased a plot of land, and the utility connections to our property run through our neighbor’s land. HOWEVER, in the land purchase agreement, we made sure to include easements that authorize us to lay and repair pipes, etc. We are then required to restore the pathway at our own expense.
So, read through your contract carefully. If such an easement is included, you have the right to access and maintain the utilities.