We access our home by a privately owned road (through easements) shared by 15 owners. There is a bridge that is badly in need of repair. Half the owners are willing to share in the cost of the repair. The other half refuses. There is no road maintenance agreement. If the bridge fails, the only other access is by a circuitous poorly maintained road that would be difficult for emergency vehicles to use.

What legal remedy is there to make all owners pay a share in the cost?

LisaB4657

If the title search included a reference to an easement for the road then either a copy of the actual easement was attached to the title search or the title company has access to a copy of the easement. Get a copy of the easement from the title company and read it.

Emland

Maybe the toll road isn't a bad idea after all. If the road is for convenience and there is another access, why can't the ones that want to do it proceed and put some sort of passcode controlled gate on it? If the others want in later, they can pay a pro-rated portion after they sign an agreement for future maintenance.

ballengerb1

That is what I was thinking may be the case, boodocks building. If the search mentioned an easement go back and get the details. Bet there aren't any from what you have described. Lisa can give you more advice either way.