Accepted Answer

You have a case already as if you have been in continuous use of the road for over 7 years and can claim use by means of adverse possession if he refuses you access; read more HERE. There are other rules such as an easement of necessity since this is the only way to reach your property, that can be placed on the property through a court order. Have you pulled up the deed to the neighbor's land? More than likely there is an easement attached to it for this road, but even if there is not you still have the legal right to use it since you have for so many years in the past AND it was an established road when you began to use it. You need to go to the Clerk of Court or County Recorder's Office in the county where the land is located and ask to get a copy of the deed for that land; then file a civil action against him with the court (the Clerk should have these forms as well) to recover monies lost by not allowing the use of the road. Due to the length of time that the road has been there, the amount of years you have used the road, and the fact that it is the only way into your property; he has no claim to deny you access.

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Answered:	10/29/2007

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