Property Rights Dispute Resolution

Summary

Ownership of surface and mineral rights can be complex, with surface rights controlling the lands surface and mineral rights covering underground resources. A criminal history does not typically prevent someone from filing a lawsuit. A power of attorney allows a representative to act on behalf of another. It is important to review your property deed to understand the specific rights you have purchased. Consider consulting a real estate attorney for personalized advice on your situation.

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Cash
Hi Cash! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Okay I had bought the rights to this property and it had tank batteries from the 50s still on it. Someone owns the surface rights or mineral rights or something and they want me to remove them. That would cost me *,* to remove them. They want to be paid for every month they’ve been on the land. I just started operating this location. He is threatening to sue me if I don’t pay him what he wants. He has an active warrant and his girlfriend or wife has power of attorney over him. Can he sue me? His charge was 15 years in doc and * suspended and he got in a lot of trouble selling crack cocaine and one pound meth and ten pounds marijuana and * pheno barbital. This is in mississippi
Cash, here are some key points to consider:
- Ownership of surface rights vs. mineral rights can be complex. Typically, the surface rights owner has control over the land's surface, while the mineral rights owner has rights to the minerals beneath.
- Criminal history doesn't usually prevent someone from suing you.
- The power of attorney means his representative can act on his behalf.
Have you reviewed your property deed to understand the exact rights you purchased?