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Originally Posted by kstarnes
Guess this property will be back at auction for delinquent taxes again soon. 
Best,
Kurt
edit: If the property is encumbered with the easements as stated above, seems like the city or county should own the lake, unless there is some other way for a private landowner to benefit, IMHO. I'm not sure why an informed person would buy the property??? |
An easement just gives a right to use, not ownership. If you look at the title to your house, you will likely see that you have granted easements to various entities, too. For general stuff, like running power lines, sewage lines, etc.
It's just in this case, it's a bit of an extreme easement, giving the county the right to let vast amounts of water go onto the land.
So, when she bought the property, she got the property, but in doing so, she agreed that the county could let the water stay. Apparently, under the easement, the county has the right to cause the removal of the water, if they want. But doesn't have the obligation to do so.