{"id":137455,"date":"2024-12-15T22:24:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137455"},"modified":"2024-12-15T22:24:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T15:24:47","slug":"this-florida-couple-bought-a-vacant-lot-for-17500-then-discovered-theyre-barred-by-law-from-building-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137455","title":{"rendered":"This Florida couple bought a vacant lot for $17,500 \u2014 then discovered they\u2019re barred by law from building on it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"yf-8xybrv\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-g633g8 loader\" style=\"--max-height: 427px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-g633g8\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 427; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"This Florida couple bought a vacant lot for $17,500 \u2014 then discovered they\u2019re barred by law from building on it\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"427\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-g633g8 loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-8xybrv\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->This Florida couple bought a vacant lot for $17,500 \u2014 then discovered they\u2019re barred by law from building on it<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->When Donna Hartl and her husband purchased a vacant lot in Brooksville, Florida, they thought they\u2019d found the perfect location for their dream home. Nestled between Islewood Drive and Richbarn Road, the $17,500 property seemed ideal.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->\u201cWe really wanted to have some privacy, not be stranded out in the country,\u201d Donna Hartl <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1cm-_Te-_WE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:told;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">told<\/a> News Channel 8 reporters. \u201cWe just felt this was the perfect match.\u201d<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Accredited investors can become the landlord of Walmart, Whole Foods or Kroger \u2014 and benefit from regular distributions without lifting a finger. <a href=\"https:\/\/moneywise.com\/investing\/alternative-investments\/hedge-your-portfolio-with-commercial-real-estate?throw=DM1_streamline_investing_real-estate&amp;placement_syn=placement_1&amp;utm_source=syn_oath_mon&amp;utm_medium=Z&amp;utm_campaign=78721&amp;utm_content=syn_0c899660-e570-40ad-9216-91f6114bf057\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Here\u2019s how;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Here\u2019s how<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Famed economist Larry Summers issues dire inflation warning to Americans after Trump&#8217;s White House win \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/moneywise.com\/investing\/larry-summers-on-inflation?throw=DM2_streamline_investing_real-estate&amp;placement_syn=placement_1&amp;utm_source=syn_oath_mon&amp;utm_medium=Z&amp;utm_campaign=78721&amp;utm_content=syn_5cc29f06-9318-4099-93f3-2419025afd00\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:3 ways to help protect yourself in 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">3 ways to help protect yourself in 2025<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"yf-1woyvo2\">\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->These 5 magic money moves will boost you up America&#8217;s net worth ladder in 2024 \u2014 and you can complete each step within minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/moneywise.com\/managing-money\/how-to-earn-money\/5-money-moves-to-make-now?throw=DM3_streamline_investing_real-estate&amp;placement_syn=placement_1&amp;utm_source=syn_oath_mon&amp;utm_medium=Z&amp;utm_campaign=78721&amp;utm_content=syn_0c5cc5b3-f537-4a73-bc15-285604e1afd9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Here's how;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Here&#8217;s how<\/a><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->But as they prepared to build, the couple encountered an obstacle: a decades-old Duke Energy easement that prohibits construction on their new lot due to restrictions on how close homes can be built to a new transmission pole. Now, they&#8217;re<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The Hartls say they did their due diligence. They worked with Hernando County officials and hired a builder to draft plans for their home. County records confirmed the property was zoned for residential or agricultural use.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->\u201cI was getting the green light on everything,\u201d Hartl told reporters. \u201cMy property was being brought up on the GIS map at the county, I got my setback, what I could and couldn\u2019t do. I could bring a modular home in, a mobile home, or I could do a single-family residence.\u201d<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->But their plans came to a screeching halt when a neighbor informed them Duke Energy had an easement on the property. At first, county workers insisted she could still build. However, further research uncovered a 1955 document in public records that created a utility easement prohibiting construction within 100 feet of the pole in any direction.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The result? Nearly the entire property is unusable for building, leaving just a small 600-square-foot corner that can\u2019t accommodate even a modest home due to septic and well requirements. When Consumer Investigator Shannon Behnken asked Duke if it would be willing to purchase the property since they are the only company able to use it, they sent a statement, which said, in part:<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->\u201cThese easements and their setbacks are in place to ensure the safety of our customers and our crews, while also protecting any current or future equipment contained within these areas to deliver safe, reliable power. It\u2019s important to understand, Duke Energy Florida is not involved in the sale of real estate transactions that may include our easements.\u201d<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"secondary-btn fin-size-large readmore-button rounded   yf-15mk0m\" data-ylk=\"elm:readmore;itc:1;sec:content-canvas;slk:Story%20Continues\" aria-label=\"Story Continues\" title=\"Story Continues\"> <span>Story Continues<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\" style=\"display: none\" data-testid=\"read-more\">\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->While the couple is unable to build on the land, they are still responsible for paying taxes on the property. Hernando County has since reduced the assessed value by 50% to $6,691, but the Hartls are still stuck with a $17,500 plot of land they can\u2019t use.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Read more:<\/strong> Jeff Bezos and Oprah Winfrey <a href=\"https:\/\/moneywise.com\/investing\/alternative-investments\/jeff-bezos-oprah-winfrey-invest-in-this-asset-to-keep-wealth-safe?throw=HALF_streamline_investing_real-estate&amp;placement_syn=placement_2&amp;utm_source=syn_oath_mon&amp;utm_medium=Z&amp;utm_campaign=78721&amp;utm_content=syn_715f9da8-932b-4398-a06b-135745bfb37f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:invest in this asset to keep their wealth safe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">invest in this asset to keep their wealth safe<\/a> \u2014 you may want to do the same in 2024<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The Hartls\u2019 predicament highlights the importance of understanding how easements work and their impact. Easements are legal agreements that grant specific usage rights to a third party, such as a utility company to access poles on your land or a neighbor to use a passageway.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Understanding your rights is key when dealing with an easement. Research local laws covering easements and consult legal experts if you believe your rights are being violated. In some cases, filing for injunctive relief may be used to pause further development or enforcement of an easement. A legal expert can help you determine if this is a possible solution.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Before purchasing a property, review public records. Many easements, like the one impacting the Hartls, are recorded in public records. Title searches and surveys should mention these easements, but it\u2019s smart to double-check the public record, especially for older properties where easements might have been recorded decades ago.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->The Hartls\u2019 situation also highlights the value of having title insurance. Even the most meticulous search of public records may miss issues with the title or easements. Title insurance protects property buyers from losses caused by undisclosed liens, easements, unpaid taxes, forgeries, fraud, and other undisclosed challenges related to the title.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->While it\u2019s not foolproof, it can offer some protection against issues like undisclosed easements that make your property essentially unusable. If you do discover an undisclosed easement that creates a burden, work with local city or county officials to find a solution.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Depending on the issue, you may be able to petition to have the easement moved, rezone the property, or negotiate with the company or individual holding the easement to find a solution.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1pe5jgt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><em>This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. 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