DOES THIS HELP® — STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
There appears to be confusion in our neighborhood about the purpose of the federal right-of-way associated with the original land patents.
A federal right-of-way is not permission to enter, alter, damage, or harass a neighboring property owner. Its purpose is simply to preserve access and movement so that landowners may reach and enjoy their own property.
Each property in this area was issued its own patent documentation, and with it came its own designated right-of-way.
That means every property owner already has access associated with their own land. No one needs to use or alter a neighboring property in order to reach their own.
Maricopa County has also documented that it does not currently plan to utilize certain right-of-way areas in this location.
The only federal right-of-way presently being used by the county in our immediate area is located on the property of the neighbor who has chosen to pursue legal action against us.
Ironically, the roadway described in that patent documentation appears to run through their own frontage area. That roadway is part of the patent record attached to their property, yet it seems to be overlooked or ignored.
To clarify ownership:
- The neighboring property represents a divided portion of an original patent parcel.
- Our property remains a full 2.5-acre patented parcel.
The landowner is Corey John Niner, and our family has the responsibility to protect and steward that property.
Because of that responsibility, we must insist that the boundaries of our land be respected and that the federal right-of-way not be misrepresented as a reason to trespass, alter, or interfere with our property.
The purpose of these easements was to ensure access and freedom for each landowner, not conflict between neighbors.
Respecting those boundaries protects everyone.
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