I'd get an attorney. There might be future problems that you can't
anticipate and a legal contract between you and the neighbor might protect
you. What happens if your neighbor moves. Your verbal agreement may not
extend to a new owner. It's easier to CYA now then in the future.


"Robert Allison" wrote in message
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Oscar_Lives wrote:

A neighbor is wanting an easement for sewer and water access for a lot
he
purchased. Due to our topography, his lot does not have access to city
sewer and water service, and my lot is the only way to feasibly get it.
(City won't approve a septic system for him.)

My question: Should I expect to be paid by him for granting an
easement? I
know that he would be responsible for the cost of running the pipes,
restoring my yard, etc., but it seems that I should also be entitled to
some
additional compensation for the trouble.

The way I figure, he is going to have to trench about 300 feet along my
yard
to reach the street and utilities. (I have about a 2 acre lot.)

Thanks for the advice.

About the only thing that you should charge him are any costs that
YOU may incur as far as deed revision costs and perhaps a refundable
deposit to be held in escrow until he completes restoration of your
property.

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX