By "neighbor" you mean someone who already lives rather close to you?
Because he obviously doesn't live on this lot just purchased. If he is
already in the neighborhood, then he certainly knew, or should have
known, well before his purchase that water and sewer are a problem for
this lot. All of which makes me wonder if he grabbed the lot at a very
low price, thinking he could talk you into this easement, thereby
greatly enhancing his purchase. There's no question he will greatly
benefit from the easement; I guess I would want a piece of that
benefit, particularly if he is building a house on the new property
with the intention of reselling it.



"Oscar_Lives" wrote in message
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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.