Right Of Way Maintenance Rights

Summary

If you have a deeded right-of-way in Alabama, you generally have the right to maintain the road. However, ensure your maintenance does not exceed the scope of your right-of-way. Consult a local attorney for further clarification.

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We have a right of way to our house and the woman that owns the land will not keep the road up. So my husband scrapes and gravels it when the road gets bad. We never ask her for help, she came up to my house and told us we can’t fix the road. What are my rights?
Hello ****, to provide accurate information, could you please specify your location?
Ranburne Alabama
Hello ****, in Alabama:
- If you have a deeded right-of-way, you generally have the right to maintain that road.
- However, you should ensure your maintenance does not exceed the scope of your right-of-way.
For further clarification, you may want to consult with a local attorney.