Backyard Damaged by Sewer Line & Easement

OFFER: $12,422 . . . SETTLEMENT: $130,000

We demonstrated that the Sewer Easement would:

  • Cover Over Half of the Rear Yard,

  • Cut Down a Large Sycamore Tree and a Pear Tree which Shade the House in the Afternoon,

  • Prevent Replanting of Trees and Large Shrubs in Easement Area, and

  • Chop up Usable Yard Areas.

WE OBTAINED 10 X THE OFFER, AND NEGOTIATED TO RELOCATE THE SEWER LINE, SAVING THE HOMEOWNER’S PRIZED SYCAMORE TREE.

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