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Easement Maintenance

Asked on Jul 23rd, 2015 on Real Estate - Virginia
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The person owning property accessed by an easement on my property has not been there in over 6 years, nor has he/she maintained or used that easement in the same period of time. Is it possible to have the easement set aside?
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It's very hard to lose an easement. "Abandonment" is a complicated legal issue and never a sure thing. I'd suggest writing them and letting them know they are obligated to maintain their easement and inquire as to whether they want to surrender the easement to avoid the expense.
Answered on Jul 31st, 2015 at 12:27 PM

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