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Paul Drahn

On 8/27/2013 11:15 AM, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:07:40 -0700, Paul Drahn
wrote:

On 8/27/2013 7:46 AM, Tammy wrote:
I am buying property& there is an AEP power pole right in the center of
my yard. Anyone no the cost to have it moved to a different spot. I
think the pole powers 3 different homes

They probably have a recorded right-of-way that covers the pole
location. My former home in Redmond, Oregon, has a power company right
of way for 60 ft. from the edge of the street. All other properties
along the power line have similar rights-of-way, but that didn't stop
anyone from building out on the right-of-way. The city/county was
oblivious to the building restrictions. Probably the same for your
future home.

Have you realtor check the deeded restrictions for the property.

Paul

There are actually 2 main classes of this kind of thing. A Right of
Way is generally along the street and you do not own that property. An
Easement is property you own but you are restricted in what you can do
there and whomever has easement rights can do whatever they need to
access that easement

There is also another issue with power lines, You really can't build
under one unless it is very high up even if it is your property.
Simply moving the pole may not make that area buildable.
They probably would not let you build in the easement no matter what.

This really sounds like it is making that lot more trouble than it is
worth.,
You are correct. It is an easement. A right of way is in effect until
it is abandoned, the it is divided equally to property owners on each
side. The property I mentioned has two electrical easements. Second one
enlarging the first. Another easement is for an irrigation canal.

Don't call the power company. They don't know anything about easements.
Only their lawyers.

Paul