What are my rights as a landowner with a right of way?

What are my rights as a landowner with a right of way?

I own a property that has a right of way going through it for the people who live behind me to access their property. My deed states that they are entitled to 10 feet. My problem is that one of these people continues to take liberties and widen the gravel road, then dig new ditches for drainage. What are my rights? I cannot afford a big legal battle, what can I do? If I have the property surveyed can I limit their use of the road to only 10 feet via fence or other means? Is there a way to dispute what is going on now and protect my future rights?

Asked on June 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York

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