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Landlocked Property

  I am looking at some property in the country 120 acres, but the property is landlocked, suurounded all sides and no rightofways no easments. does someone have to give access to this property
 
  What youre asking about is known legally as an easement by necessity. 
The answer may lie in the history of that property, specifically by finding out who sold it in the landlocked situation, and whether they owned adjoining land.  The whole question should be taken to a real estate lawyer, and I'd advise not buying until the matter is cleared up.
    Edith
Originally published on January 27, 2008
 
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