What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
We just bought a cabin with an "easement" to a river. The owner of the property we own the easement rights to built a fence and planted trees some time ago before we bought. The legal description of the easement states we have a "10 foot width of pedestrian and vehicular traffic" use and describes the dimensions on the plat. We approached this neighbor and asked for our access, he said if we touch a single branch he will sic his lawyer on us! What would you do to be able to use what's legally ours to use?? (trees & the fence block our use)
If we have it surveyed, should it be a "certified survey" (I think there's other types but not sure)?
If the survey is marked can we cut the trees that are in the 10 foot width of easement and take down a portion of the fence, or does he have to do it?)
If he sues us, will HE have to pay our attorney fees if we are proved in the right?
(word has it this neighbor sues every one and their cousin and is a "swindler" type of guy who racks up atty expenses till you cry uncle & he wins!)
Thank you so much for any advice!
We just bought a cabin with an "easement" to a river. The owner of the property we own the easement rights to built a fence and planted trees some time ago before we bought. The legal description of the easement states we have a "10 foot width of pedestrian and vehicular traffic" use and describes the dimensions on the plat. We approached this neighbor and asked for our access, he said if we touch a single branch he will sic his lawyer on us! What would you do to be able to use what's legally ours to use?? (trees & the fence block our use)
If we have it surveyed, should it be a "certified survey" (I think there's other types but not sure)?
If the survey is marked can we cut the trees that are in the 10 foot width of easement and take down a portion of the fence, or does he have to do it?)
If he sues us, will HE have to pay our attorney fees if we are proved in the right?
(word has it this neighbor sues every one and their cousin and is a "swindler" type of guy who racks up atty expenses till you cry uncle & he wins!)
Thank you so much for any advice!