How to Survey Your Property Easement
An easement is the right to use another person's property within specified limits. For instance, if a landowner is landlocked or has no road access to his property, an easement is granted for a road or driveway into the property. Also, the government has the right to an easement if the property is designated for a specific purpose, such as access to public forestry land.
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Instructions
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Visit the courthouse in the county where your property and the easement property is located. Go to the department that handles land deeds.
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Request a copy of the deed for your property from the clerk. Provide her with your name and the address of the property. The deed has a legal description of your property that provides the detailed lay of the land, according to Bankrate. Also, get a copy of the deed from the landowner who is granting the easement. This ensures he is the rightful owner of the land.
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Contact a land surveyor in your area. The local Chamber of Commerce has a list of reputable surveyors. Also, ask friends and family members if they have a recommendation for a surveyor.
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Give him a copy of your property deed and the easement's deed. Tell him you want the easement, along with your property, surveyed. If you have a previous survey, provide him with a copy as well.
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Establish a contract with the land surveyor. The contract states the duties the surveyor performs, the cost for his services and the timeframe it takes to complete the job.
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Receive a copy of the surveyed easement after the survey is complete. This provides you with the legal description and landlines showing the easement.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the survey has the legal components listed in the form provided in resources section, such as the date and description of the property.
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