What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MO
There is an easement described in the neighbors deed as being "for road purposes" (I assume right of way ingress-egress easement) over my driveway. The Masonic Temple Association (neighbor) behind my house has the easemnet rights. They use the drive as an alternate access to their property. The main entrance is off a major street on the other side of the block. It was deeded to them by one of the former owners of my house in approximately 1934 which was the time their original structure was built. Since then the temple has had significant additions to increase the size. They currently lease their parking lot to the City Hall, which includes the Fire Department and Police Department. They also have a day care as a tenant.
I have complained about the additional traffic from the City Hall and daycare. I was told that the easement rights could be transferred to the leasees without my permission or permission of the previous owners. I have also been told that the City would sue me should I try to extinguish the easement and that there is nothing I can do to restrict access.
Do I have any case to extinguish or restrict the easement?
There is an easement described in the neighbors deed as being "for road purposes" (I assume right of way ingress-egress easement) over my driveway. The Masonic Temple Association (neighbor) behind my house has the easemnet rights. They use the drive as an alternate access to their property. The main entrance is off a major street on the other side of the block. It was deeded to them by one of the former owners of my house in approximately 1934 which was the time their original structure was built. Since then the temple has had significant additions to increase the size. They currently lease their parking lot to the City Hall, which includes the Fire Department and Police Department. They also have a day care as a tenant.
I have complained about the additional traffic from the City Hall and daycare. I was told that the easement rights could be transferred to the leasees without my permission or permission of the previous owners. I have also been told that the City would sue me should I try to extinguish the easement and that there is nothing I can do to restrict access.
Do I have any case to extinguish or restrict the easement?