West Monroe, LA asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Louisiana

Q: I am interested in obtaining a lease on a "land locked" parcel of land (A).

I am interested in obtaining a lease on a "land locked" parcel of land (A). The parcel has another parcel (B) parallel to parcel A that separates it from a public road. Parcel B has a state maintained utility line that transverses both parcels. Does this utility servitude allow legal access to parcel A? Does a lessee have equivalent rights as an owner has to obtaining an easement to land locked property?

1 Lawyer Answer
Christie Tournet
Christie Tournet
Answered
  • Real Estate Law Lawyer
  • Mandeville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: I would not assume that a utility servitude should equate to access and the servitude is likely only in favor or the utility company. Pull the land record granting the servitude to confirm its extent and also attempt to contact the owner of parcel B to see what, if anything, you can work out for access - confirmed in writing -- prior to leasing.

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