My question involves real estate located in the State of: California
We have a 6" city water main running more or less along the property line, between us and the neighbor, connecting our neighborhood with the highway behind us. It was a redundant main line for the entire neighborhood until it ruptured about a month ago, causing over $100K in flooding damage to the neighbor's house. With the City not cooperating, the neighbor has no choice but to file an inverse condemnation claim.
A substantial amount of dirt was displaced when it ruptured, so a sinkhole may exist on our side. Beyond that, physical damage to our property is unknown at this time.
Some research over the past month revealed that no easement was ever recorded with the county for the water main. The City wants to abandon the line in place and forget this ever happened. Up until a month ago, we intended to sell the house this year. Now, with all the question marks surrounding this problem, and the disclosures that will need to be made to potential sellers, we stand to lose a lot of money.
And yes, we're planning to hire a real estate attorney in the near future. I'm just curious what your first thoughts are having read this? Are we looking at an uphill battle? What would be fair and reasonable expectations on our part?
We have a 6" city water main running more or less along the property line, between us and the neighbor, connecting our neighborhood with the highway behind us. It was a redundant main line for the entire neighborhood until it ruptured about a month ago, causing over $100K in flooding damage to the neighbor's house. With the City not cooperating, the neighbor has no choice but to file an inverse condemnation claim.
A substantial amount of dirt was displaced when it ruptured, so a sinkhole may exist on our side. Beyond that, physical damage to our property is unknown at this time.
Some research over the past month revealed that no easement was ever recorded with the county for the water main. The City wants to abandon the line in place and forget this ever happened. Up until a month ago, we intended to sell the house this year. Now, with all the question marks surrounding this problem, and the disclosures that will need to be made to potential sellers, we stand to lose a lot of money.
And yes, we're planning to hire a real estate attorney in the near future. I'm just curious what your first thoughts are having read this? Are we looking at an uphill battle? What would be fair and reasonable expectations on our part?
Termination: Utility Easement Never Recorded, Now $100k+ Damage
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