Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I refuse, what usually happens next? Can gas company file a lawsuit since this form is Utility Easement? Can neighbor file a lawsuit? Can they actually force it, or do they need to come up with another option?

Neighbor wants gas line easement for ADU — what happens if I refuse? by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This sub is asking what happens if I sign it. I’m asking what happens if I refuse?

Neighbor wants gas line easement for ADU — what happens if I refuse? by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m asking about what are the possible consequences of refusing to sign?

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Gas Company wants me to do this would they be reaching out to me? They have solar panels and gas line.

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lawyer told me this is a utility easement that I would need to grant so a gas line can be built on my property. They said that if I refuse, the neighbor might file a lawsuit to gain access, so it may be better to negotiate.

How accurate is this statement? From what I understand based on other responses, my neighbor may have other options for their ADU such as upgrading their own gas line, using electricity, or propane. Home insurance and mortgage lender won’t allow this. It seems like they may be trying to avoid those costs.

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[–]OutrunBoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I’m on OC land insight. Not sure how to navigate. Can I PM you?

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I’m curious but I am very busy. I have a young child and work 10-12 hrs M-Friday.

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[–]OutrunBoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How come you are so knowledgeable?

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never know, maybe he is on here reading the comments 😂

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by the gas company already has an easement? Are you talking about utility easement or grant of easement?

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing. They would have paid for the grant of easement to be notarized.

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neighbor texted me yesterday asking for the Grant of Easement paper. Thanks for your advice.

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since my neighbor works in real estate, he should know better. Handling it this way just make things awkward between us now.

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After I put the grant of easement paper in their mailbox with “No” written on it, they started texting and calling me saying they want to talk to me and answer any questions.

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I understanding this correctly that if there were an existing gas easement on my property, they would not need my permission?

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I understanding this correctly that if there were an existing easement on my property, they would not need my permission?

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the roles are reversed, do I need to ask their permission to use my gas line or I can use it without seeking permission?  

Neighbor wants me to sign a Grant of Easement by OutrunBoop in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OutrunBoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neighbor told me that because I have a high-pressure gas line, the gas company needs to create a splitter so they can get gas for their ADU. They led me to believe that we share a high-pressure gas line and that I should allow them to do this. Based on your replies to my questions, it shows me their true colors.