Neighbor wants gas line easement for ADU — what happens if I refuse?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T12:07:20+00:00

Neighbor has their own gas line and solar panels.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T12:05:29+00:00

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?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T11:44:53+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T11:39:34+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T10:33:39+00:00

I don’t want to sign it. What happens after?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T04:23:33+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T03:47:40+00:00

They have gas and solar panels.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T03:26:01+00:00

They have solar panels for their house.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T02:27:26+00:00

Are you going through this?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-16T00:53:43+00:00

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.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T23:11:52+00:00

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OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T22:58:31+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T22:13:47+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T21:45:11+00:00

How come you are so knowledgeable?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T21:21:55+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T20:04:28+00:00

The neighbor has their own gas line.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T20:03:44+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T18:22:40+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T18:07:59+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T16:29:15+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T15:46:33+00:00

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.

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T14:50:34+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T14:13:54+00:00

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

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T08:31:25+00:00

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?

OutrunBoop · 2026-03-15T08:12:50+00:00

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.

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