What would you do ?

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Not sure I've seen one comment where someone is unhappy with the outcome of what actually happened.

Dude's dog died, you got fined, dude has a new fence, you fixed something on your property 3 years ago.... everyone except you is 'happy' with that. The only shitty part is the guy acting like a teenage girl with the music and comments and so forth.

The only person who can't be pleased in this thread seems to be you, wanting your neighbor fined for the leash law thing and pay $3750 for something he had zero knowledge of 3 years ago.... it really just makes you sound as petty as he does.

OK, stay with me here. You are wanting to make this sorely on collecting $$$ from him. All I was saying is, that it may be a cheaper option for him as opposed to him putting in a separate line on his property!

I do recall this being mentioned in the OP? Should I make him put his own line in ? If I dangle the other option in front of him, there is still the issue of the remaining old sewer tile under the driveway that will have to be replaced.

FTR, I prefer he has his own lateral line. The city sewer department has left to me, the landowner to go in the direction I choose to go in .

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

OK, stay with me here. You are wanting to make this sorely on collecting $$$ from him. All I was saying is, that it may be a cheaper option for him as opposed to him putting in a separate line on his property!

I do recall this being mentioned in the OP? Should I make him put his own line in ? If I dangle the other option in front of him, there is still the issue of the remaining old sewer tile under the driveway that will have to be replaced.

FTR, I prefer he has his own lateral line. The city sewer department has left to me, the landowner to go in the direction I choose to go in .

We already discussed it last night and I gave the scenarios.. no staying with you needed.

Since there's no work required for his shit to work right now, it's actually cheaper for him to not pay you for work done 3 years ago.

If I'm that guy and work is required later, it depends how much that work costs to determine the best course.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

OK, stay with me here. You are wanting to make this sorely on collecting $$$ from him. All I was saying is, that it may be a cheaper option for him as opposed to him putting in a separate line on his property!

I do recall this being mentioned in the OP? Should I make him put his own line in ? If I dangle the other option in front of him, there is still the issue of the remaining old sewer tile under the driveway that will have to be replaced.

FTR, I prefer he has his own lateral line. The city sewer department has left to me, the landowner to go in the direction I choose to go in .

Serious question. What gives you the right to demand he do anything at this time? Like if he doesn’t agree to something then he gets in trouble or something? And it’s seems pretty clear to everyone the three year old work is a non starter and you would have to sue for that and still probably lose because neither of you knew anything about it at that time.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Serious question. What gives you the right to demand he do anything at this time? Like if he doesn’t agree to something then he gets in trouble or something? And it’s seems pretty clear to everyone the three year old work is a non starter and you would have to sue for that and still probably lose because neither of you knew anything about it at that time.

Originally Posted by Bearcat

We already discussed it last night and I gave the scenarios.. no staying with you needed.

Since there's no work required for his shit to work right now, it's actually cheaper for him to not pay you for work done 3 years ago.

If I'm that guy and work is required later, it depends how much that work costs to determine the best course.

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

[Abba-Dabba]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

You need a real estate attorney. You demanding anything means jack shit.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by Abba-Dabba

You need a real estate attorney. You demanding anything means jack shit.

Found out today, according to the city, I can have that line capped off after a 30 day notice if I choose to! Now I am not an attorney that specializes in shit, but the city told me it was up to the landowner to work out any form of resolution with said neighbor on old sewer lines.

[Abba-Dabba]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Found out today, according to the city, I can have that line capped off after a 30 day notice if I choose to! Now I am not an attorney that specializes in shit, but the city told me it was up to the landowner to work out any form of resolution with said neighbor on old sewer lines.

Then send the 30 day notice and cap it off. Be sure to update us of the further drama from it.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Found out today, according to the city, I can have that line capped off after a 30 day notice if I choose to! Now I am not an attorney that specializes in shit, but the city told me it was up to the landowner to work out any form of resolution with said neighbor on old sewer lines.

Told you so but you may have missed it in my long winded posts. But be damn sure when you take this action if you do a title report does not indicate a agreement on a shared connection to city sewer line. If there is nothing recorded you have a subsurface encroachment onto your property.

PS: Your deed would of made note of this.


I also believe the sewer district had to know your neighbor had no connection to their sewer but were charging as if he did. I feel they should serve notice that they are going to run a lateral connection from their city line on their right of way out to his nearest property line. Then give him a deadline to make a legal connection to it.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

Make him how? That’s the question. I don’t understand what you can make him do legally at this time because it seems unlikely he’s going to just take your word for anything right now. Do you have documented proof you can provide him that says he should be splitting the bill?

But I think most people have come to the conclusion asking he pay for work he wasn’t involved in, had no knowledge of, etc. from three years ago is not something you are probably entitled to anyways but more so would make it much more difficult to come to an agreement on any future work or expenses. I’m guessing you are the only one here who sees that as your money he owes you which also seems motivated by the recent issues between you guys.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Make him how? That’s the question. I don’t understand what you can make him do legally at this time because it seems unlikely he’s going to just take your word for anything right now. Do you have documented proof you can provide him that says he should be splitting the bill?

But I think most people have come to the conclusion asking he pay for work he wasn’t involved in, had no knowledge of, etc. from three years ago is not something you are probably entitled to anyways but more so would make it much more difficult to come to an agreement on any future work or expenses. I’m guessing you are the only one here who sees that as your money he owes you which also seems motivated by the recent issues between you guys.

It's CP that thinks I want the money ! I have said all along it could be an option, a cheaper option ( possibly ) but in reality, I prefer he have his own line.

Again, it's why I asked, " WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?"

[El Lobo Gordo]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Again, it's why I asked, " WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?"

Give him the 30 day written notice that you will be capping his line and then start calling some attorneys.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

It's CP that thinks I want the money ! I have said all along it could be an option, a cheaper option ( possibly ) but in reality, I prefer he have his own line.

Again, it's why I asked, " WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?"

I personally don’t know enough about this to know what my options are. But I do know I wouldn’t even think about asking him for past work money. It’s not his fault that occurred without his knowledge or input. I also wouldn’t own a murderous pit bull but if for some reason I did I would get rid of it, not for him, but for myself knowing it’s a proven killer.

[El Lobo Gordo]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

My gut tells me you are going to regret being married to this guy. Consult an attorney but I am thinking make him get his own line.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

Again, it's earlier in the thread... not sure why I'd explain it again since you ignored it the first time.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Bottom line is, I'm going to make him move his line off of my property unless he's willing to pony up and share the same line and expense to maintain it.

It's the reason I asked, what would you do ?

If you're going to do that, lawyer up. It's up to you if this is worth that level of battle.