6 days ago2 min read
My Property Goes to the Street—So Why Can Someone Work There?
You look outside and see a crew working near the edge of your yard. Maybe they’re repairing a utility line, maintaining a drainage ditch, installing a sign, or completing road work. It may look like they’re working on your property—but they may be in the right-of-way. A right-of-way is an area of land reserved for public purposes, such as streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, utilities, and other infrastructure. Depending on the location, the right-of-way may extend beyond th


















