Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Mexico

i have a 20 foot easement through my neighbors property and they have gates on the easement can i put up a fence and remove the gates?


Asked on 5/13/12, 1:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

We should talk. This board is no way to deal with this. Self-help is not a good idea, especially since Arizona has most, but not all, of the trigger-happy "defenders."

Without background on the situation, I can't give you advice, but I can tell you that in the absence of detailed info, I would likely come to the residence or abode of the people who gated the easement. I would give them a copy of the easement. If they do not remove the gates or give up a copy of the key, I would simply leave and file the lawsuit.

How much to torment them depends on facts I don't have.

I will be at home in Santa Fe next week. You can reach me at kjconnollyesq at yahoo dot com if you wish to meet to discuss your rights and remedies.

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Answered on 5/14/12, 6:31 am


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