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in-too-deep · Apr 5, 2018

Thank you for all the replies on my pipeline easement question. Extra big thank you to the folks with actual experience that had something constructive to add.

My wife and I are going to read through all the suggestions 2 more times along with some other resources she found and make a list of talking points, questions, and requests to use when visiting with the land agent. Then, when the contract is drawn up, we will most likely have it reviewed by a lawyer before signing. I don't think we'll need to chain ourselves to the trackhoe after all.

Thanks again. Say what you want about seeking "legal advice" on a tractor forum, but I believe informing myself by any means possible is a good thing.

glennster · Apr 5, 2018

i do not want to put the name in this post , but they are not the nicest people to do business with. they put a line near my farms 2 years ago. they cut tiles, never repaired them correctly, flooded fields and made a general mess. years ago on our homestead farm a pipline came thru. they bought an easement. just for a pipeline...supposedly. after everything was said and done, there were two high tension oowerlines, a 345kv and a 186kv towerlines, and a 33kv on wood poles, along with 2 high pressure natural gas lines. we were originally able to farm it, but then after all the constant maintenance and crop dame had to give up. i will not own a farm that has a pipeline on it. just my humble opinion.

carvel minne farmer · Apr 5, 2018

agree with you 100% deep, the more info you can get the better informed you are and the better questions you can ask at the meeting. your land agent will quickly realize with your list of questions he's dealing with people who are informed and asking the right questions. most pipeline digs I have worked on the topsoil is set on one side of the ditch and the rest on the other side, if there's a noticeable difference. if the next spring the pipeline ditch sinks, ask for good topsoil! your bonus. john.

retired farmer · Apr 5, 2018

You get a lawyer first, before you do all that, to prevent the He said, She said.

Mike M · Apr 5, 2018

"i will not own a farm that has a pipeline on it"

Not a problem as eminent domain will take it from you ! A person does not really own any land as the government can very easily take it away from you.

jimg.allentown · Apr 5, 2018

The story of land:
First, we grow up (usually) with parents "insulating" us from the harsh realities of life.

Second, we rent it from a landlord. Maybe a few of them.

Third, we rent it from a bank or mortgage company.

Lastly, we rent it from the government.

In any case, we will pay rent from the time that we leave the parents' nest to the time that we die. Even then, you may even be renting a plot to rest your lifeless remains in.

Two Dogs · Apr 5, 2018

True, no one owns any land. You only rent it from the government. Fail to pay the 'rent' and see how long you stay on their land..

Marv · Apr 5, 2018

Hire a knowable attorney first. Tell your attorney your wishes. Do not negotiate with the pipeline people..

cannonball · Apr 6, 2018

Enbridge is a Canadian company..Always wondered how they have the right of eminent domain.....

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