Do I have to get permission form an easement holder to add another easement that will cross their easment?
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Do I have to get permission form an easement holder to add another easement that will cross their easment?
The current easment holder is a utility and I want to add an easment to a run storm sewer that will cross thier easment. Do they have to sign off before that easement can be added?
Asked on June 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on exactly what rights the utility has through their easement: if they only have the rights to access that area and run their lines, but no right to control or restrict other uses, then so long as you do not infringe on their rights (or damage or endanger their equipment) you should be able to do this. The key is to not infringe on whatever rights are granted them through the easement.
It would be best to have a real estate attorney review the easement with you, to see the different parties' respective rights and obligations.
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