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answered on Aug 18, 2023
Usually by a written deed that describes the real estate, describes the interest being conveyed, is signed by the grantor, is given by the grantor to the grantee and recorded with the city or town in the land records. There are other requirements but those are the main ones. Usually a lawyer... View More 
our property line but continue to expand. How do we get them to stop? Our bucolic way of life is gone as well as my property value.
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answered on Jun 15, 2023
Is the expansion causing any disruption in your enjoyment of your home, ie. vibrations, blasting, dust, etc.? I can be reached directly at andrew@bclawri.com. Thank you.
The paper road is woods and swamp, not even a path or dirt road exists. It probably could not be made into a road because of water table. It was platted over 70 years ago. Does the town own the land or just hold a ROW for the property? The other roads in the neighborhood are paved and maintained... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2022
A paper road remains the town's property even if the town does nothing with it. The town does not have to build a road on it in order to keep it as a paper road. The town retains the option to build a road on the area of the paper road at any time in the future.
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Why is my driveway the easement?
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answered on Jan 16, 2022
Your driveway may be the easement by past agreement. If there is a recorded document that gave the back property an easement across your driveway then that would explain it. The easement passes from owner to owner, and whoever owns the back property holds the easement, has the right. It "runs... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
If you received an unfavorable decision, and you believe the Judge was mistaken, talk to your attorney about the viability of filing an appeal.
The property was taken by eminent domain by Providence Rhode Island in 1915 from various families and used for reservoir purposes. Some of the land has been deemed nonessential. Can that land be handed over to the town and sold off for developments?
answered on Feb 17, 2018
Generally, the owners(or their heirs) who were forced to sell may have a right to redemption. Gather your documents and Meet with an attorney to evaluate your rights.
Been looking for laws against air pollution since my children been getting sick from playing outside. Please help!
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