⌛ Right-of-Way Easement

I have heard many horror stories regarding right-of-way problems if you buy a lot requiring an easement through another's property. If you were to buy a lot requiring a right-of-way, is the safest and legal process to have it written in the deed of sale that you have the necessary access or is it a separate legal document, given the deed of sale would be for the lot you are buying and not include the other's property?

Related question: Do any of you or your wife's family have lots that produce coconuts as income? I know it is not a good return on investment depending what you pay for the lot but I am looking for an income source for in-laws.

 

Our farm grows coconuts, but all the trees are newly planted except one. There are a few copra buying stations around. I would check there to see what they are paying and have the wife do it as the foreigner price may be lower. I can't see how 50-120 coconuts yearly off of one tree can be a losing proposition! Just make sure, if you plant new ones, that they do not shade you, or the neighbors crops.

 

They've already got an income source.

 

Thanks. There are 100 trees producing trees and I understand they produce every 3 months. There is room to grow corn and other vegetables, more for living off the land that for sale. The seller put a "foreigner tax" on his sale price but my offer is much lower so will see if he takes it. It is in Dauin up the hill. I have to solve the right-of-way issue.

 

Yep, my choice just like it's your choice for lame replies.

 

Just joshing with ya Pat-O

 

Compusary Easement.

Pat have a look at this Site, Chas Robles has much the Same, Seems you may fall in line for a Compulsory Easement. There is a FAQ section there too. Hope you get it all sorted.

PHILIPPINE REQUIREMENT FOR A COMPULSORY EASEMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY


Jack P.

 

Thanks Jack, that could indeed be the key. Of course the subjective point is #2
2.) payment of proper indemnity;

 

It's down the right road I feel.

I guess you can get a lot of the answers there pat. Of course , someone, somewhere, will always want a few Pesos :D Good Luck!


Jack P.

 

Pat, here my solution to your problem ...

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