Does an electric company have right to force landowner to place lines on their property?
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Does an electric company have right to force landowner to place lines on their property?
The electric company wants to place lines on my property. I gave consent for a survey but told the man that I would never agree to add to the lines I already have on my property. I received a call that the company would take legal action since I do not agree to placing the lines. Do they have legal right to force me to place the lines? What type of lawyer do I need to get to prevent it?
Asked on April 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
What we are discussing here is known as a utility easement. If the utility company has a portion of your land designated as a utility easement - which is what they would take you to court for - then yes, they would have the right to acess that portion of the land and to errect lines for general use. Please speak with ana ttorney in your area to discuss the matter in detail and how it pertains to your particular set of facts. Good luck.
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