And what if you want to plant a tree or two? or place a driveway to a "new
garage" in the back. And years down the road, the roots damage the sewer
pipe, and you'll be in court to see who is going to pay roto-rooter guy or
replace pipes. Plan on never expanding onto the land which has the sewer and
water. Because someone will eventually complain about the inconvenience.

In my neighborhood, the lots are about 50ft.wide. Houses are 10 ft apart. As
in my case, both the neighbors have their driveways on opposite sides of the
house from me. That leaves me without driveway access to the back yard. A
few doors down, the same problem applies to another. He worked with person
next to him and was able to get a concrete driveway laid that goes right up
against both houses. Sure hope he doesn't make a drive thru of the
house!!Now the neighbor moves out, and the other dies from cancer. Houses
are sold off. Unfortunately, couldn't tell you how well the new owners feel
about the drive now.

Else, sell the property he needs at a fair market value.

Luck,
Brian


"Oscar_Lives" wrote in message
news:1qIad.162869$wV.98925@attbi_s54...
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.