IMNBHO, yes, you "should" grant an easement and yes, you "should" get paid
for it. The easement should be REAL clear as to who is responsible for this
sewer line and that if trees planted subsequently grow into it, or driveway
or future construction causes problems with it, it is HIS problem, not
yours. How much? well he pays all legal to draw up easement agreement.
and gives you the going rate per square foot for unimproved land in your
area - which he knows since he just bought some.
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Claudia
Totus Tuus
From: "Oscar_Lives"


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.