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Q: how is legal and equitable interest transfered or assigned
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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

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Q: We live in Charlestown RI and recently an inactive quarry has expanded. They have left a buffer of about 25 feet from

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.

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Q: I own 2 lots in Narragansett RI. There is a paper road between the two properties. Does the town own the paper road.

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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Q: My house has a home behind me. There is 2 ways of getting to the house. My driveway and another down the road. Why?

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

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Q: A judgement was made on land but not boundaries lines lawyer and judge ignored evidence available and met and spoke of
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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Q: If a property was taken by eminent domain in 1915 in Rhode Island can that land be sold by the state for profit?

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?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Environmental and Personal Injury for Rhode Island on
Q: Tree service is chipping wood and dying mulch behind my house. They have no invisible fence and makes it tough to breath

Been looking for laws against air pollution since my children been getting sick from playing outside. Please help!

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 17, 2016

Might be a zoning reg. Talk to your borough.

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