Am I entitled to compensation if the public works department found that the waterline that was supposed to have been constructed on a right-of-way was actually on my property?

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Am I entitled to compensation if the public works department found that the waterline that was supposed to have been constructed on a right-of-way was actually on my property?

They discovered this during construction. They are now asking for a 20 foot wide easement running across the length of my property and “the side lines of the easement may be shortened or lengthened to meet the property lines”. Do I have to agree to this? I don’t really want an easement. They have already installed an eyesore of a huge grate right in front of my driveway and totally ruined my water pressure.

Asked on January 30, 2013 under Business Law, Nevada

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You are under no legal obligation to grant an easement to the department of public works in your community if you do not wish to. If you desire to give an easement then you should be paid for such. I suggest that you may want to consult with a real estate attorney to assist you in the matter you have written about to protect your interests.


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