Nonpossessory interests

[Maverick]

So I get a letter yesterday from the BPA (Bonneville Power Administration) that is part of the US department of energy. The BPA has nonpossessory interests in my property, basically they want to put in an easement road through the property to gain access to the power lines 3 miles South of my property, that means I would have to give them access codes to my gate and they install a gate with their own lock on it at the South property fencing. I am not going to set a precedents that later turns into something like a restrictive covenant, the power lines border private land, agreeing with BPA request would open me up to easement rights from private party (restrictive covenant) I am sending the letter back with a NO

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Let them figure out another way to it. There is no way you should give them access. As you said, it opens you up to further invasion.

 

[Maverick]

Let them figure out another way to it. There is no way up you should give the, access. As you said, it opens you up to further invasion.

The lines have been their since 1974, they have used helicopters for repairs and inspection this whole time, they can continue to do so.

 

[Morgan101]

I would concur with your decision. If they have been taking care of it in this manner for 45+ years they can continue to do so.

I wouldn't spend a King's ransom, but I would consult with an attorney to make sure you are on sound legal ground.

 

[Proud Prepper]

It very seldom in your best interests to cooperate with any government agency if you have not initiated the contact.

They serve you, you dont serve them.

 

[Maverick]

I'm on very sound ground

 

[Maverick]

The only access I give is to the USFS for the purpose of fighting forest fires, in fact they store equipment on the property, I initiated that because it's a mutual benefit.

 

[Oddcaliber]

If there's no benefit from BPA than there's no access. Good decision to stand your ground.