10-29-2010, 02:11 PM
Out of curiosity, what did you learn/confirm? And what were the on point cases?
I do not see why you would have a duty to maintain it by clearing it. You are barred from building in it or planting trees. What nature does to it should not be your problem; it should be hers.
She sounds high maintenance and uninformed.
I told myself I wouldn't buy another property with an easement, but I did (sort of, a shared driveway parcel). It's almost always a pain.
One bright side to look at is if her cars don't run right past your house. At my Hilo house they literally went by right along our carport and driveway where kids played, and we shared the same driveway. Be happy if you have some space between your main area and the easement, as it's very often not the case.
I do not see why you would have a duty to maintain it by clearing it. You are barred from building in it or planting trees. What nature does to it should not be your problem; it should be hers.
She sounds high maintenance and uninformed.
I told myself I wouldn't buy another property with an easement, but I did (sort of, a shared driveway parcel). It's almost always a pain.
One bright side to look at is if her cars don't run right past your house. At my Hilo house they literally went by right along our carport and driveway where kids played, and we shared the same driveway. Be happy if you have some space between your main area and the easement, as it's very often not the case.