tough one

xstrapolator · 04-12-2006, 12:37 PM

If it were mine, I'd tell the developer you weren't interested and then deal directly with the purchaser of the property if you are so inclined, taking all legal precautions of course.

NonVoting Taxpayer · 04-12-2006, 01:23 PM

If I am correct in order to subdivide the prioperty the developer needed 100' of waterfront for the first parcel and 50' for each parcel after that. Do you have 100'? I guess the million dollar question would be, why wasn't access provided for when the lot was divided? Sounds like the developer or prior land owners may be pulling a fast one. This may be a case where it can be done with an easement after the lots have been approved for sub-dividing, but may not have been approved as part of the original plan.
I definitely would recommend a lawyer or the easy answer would be "no". Why not try to buy the other lot with the water access but no way to get to it.

hazelnut · 04-12-2006, 02:13 PM

I'm with xstrapolator on this one. I'd want to see who moves in and then do the deal with those folks (or not). I always feel like with most developers if you give them an inch they take a mile. If you move forward cover your bases, check the fine print, ask lots of question, and get an attorney. Sounds like you hold all the cards though. They need you more than you need them.

04-12-2006, 12:37 PM	#1
xstrapolator Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Developer sure would like you too... If it were mine, I'd tell the developer you weren't interested and then deal directly with the purchaser of the property if you are so inclined, taking all legal precautions of course.

04-12-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Hmmmm I'm with xstrapolator on this one. I'd want to see who moves in and then do the deal with those folks (or not). I always feel like with most developers if you give them an inch they take a mile. If you move forward cover your bases, check the fine print, ask lots of question, and get an attorney. Sounds like you hold all the cards though. They need you more than you need them.

04-12-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
NonVoting Taxpayer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 98 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 10 Posts	If I am correct in order to subdivide the prioperty the developer needed 100' of waterfront for the first parcel and 50' for each parcel after that. Do you have 100'? I guess the million dollar question would be, why wasn't access provided for when the lot was divided? Sounds like the developer or prior land owners may be pulling a fast one. This may be a case where it can be done with an easement after the lots have been approved for sub-dividing, but may not have been approved as part of the original plan. I definitely would recommend a lawyer or the easy answer would be "no". Why not try to buy the other lot with the water access but no way to get to it.