Right of Way and Easement Agreement for Pipeline
What is this form?
The Right of Way and Easement Agreement for Pipeline is a legal document that allows a pipeline company (Grantee) to access and use a designated area of land owned by another party (Grantor) for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a pipeline. This form grants an easement without specifying the exact course of the pipeline. It ensures that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of the land for pipeline-related activities.
Main sections of this form
- Identification of the Grantor and Grantee with their contact information.
- Effective date of the agreement.
- Describes the purpose of the easement, including access for construction and maintenance of the pipeline.
- Details the rights and responsibilities regarding the use of the land by both parties.
- Conditions for compensation for any damages to the Grantor’s property during pipeline activities.
- Provisions regarding the restoration of the land after construction.
State-specific compliance details
This is a general template intended for use in various states. Laws and formatting rules differ, so confirm the document meets your state’s requirements before using it.
When to use this document
This agreement should be used when a pipeline company needs to secure access to private land for the installation and operation of a pipeline. Situations may include construction of new pipelines, expansion of existing pipeline networks, or when a pipeline needs to be relocated. It is essential when the landowner and the pipeline company come to an agreement on the use of the land, especially in terms of measuring the impact and any necessary compensation for damages.
Who this form is for
- Landowners (Grantors) who are approached by pipeline companies for land use.
- Pipeline companies (Grantees) seeking legal rights to access private land for pipeline purposes.
- Real estate professionals or attorneys involved in land-use agreements.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify and enter the names and addresses of both the Grantor and the Grantee.
- Specify the effective date of the agreement.
- Clearly describe the purpose of the easement, including details about construction and maintenance.
- Enter any compensation amounts agreed upon for damages to the Grantor’s property.
- Review the document for accuracy, then obtain signatures from both parties.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to include a clear description of the easement area.
- Not specifying the effective date of the agreement.
- Omitting details about compensation for property damages.
- Neglecting to have both parties sign the agreement before it is valid.
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FAQ
Generally speaking, an easement is a more serious property right; it is the legal right to use someone else's land for a particular purpose. Easements are often recorded at the county clerk's office and encumber your property's title.Here, however, you probably do not need to take the step of granting an easement.
An easement is a limited right to use another person's land for a stated purpose. Examples of easements include the use of private roads and paths, or the use of a landowner's property to lay railroad tracks or electrical wires.
An easement deed allows a party that is not the owner to use a portion of the land. It is a written agreement between two parties that spells out what part of the property is available for access and how it may be used. Since you are granting an easement to your land, you can set any terms and conditions you like.
If an easement is 50 rods long, that is almost an acre. In a recent case, a pipeline company paid some owners $180 per rod and others $767 per rod for the same project.
Give the document a simple title: Grant of Easement is sufficient. Identify the parties. You need to explain who the parties are to the agreement. The person granting the easement to his property is the Grantor and the person gaining access to the property is the Grantee.
How much money should landowners get when an oil or gas pipeline crosses their land? As it stands, landowners receive a one-time payment roughly based on the length of the pipeline, with rates varying from $5 to $50 per foot or more for a Marcellus or Utica shale pipeline right-of-way agreement.
A pipeline right-of-way is a strip of land over and around natural gas pipelines, with some of the property owner's legal rights have been granted to a pipeline operator.These easements can be both permanent and temporary, with temporary easements granting the pipeline company additional space during construction.
An easement is a nonpossessory right to use and/or enter onto the real property of another without possessing it. It is "best typified in the right of way which one landowner, A, may enjoy over the land of another, B".
Above-ground pipeline markers are used along the permanent right-of-way for easy recognition of the presence of underground pipelines. The markers are typically located in a line of sight manner within the rights-of-way, along streets and at road and railroad crossings.
