Anybody have any friends at the Tax Assessors office?

[kmeng]

I'm having a neighbor issue. He recently built a house at the end of my road where the neighborhood launches kayaks. His property jumps across a county easement that is marked on GIS survey maps:

http://propmap3.hcpafl.org/printmap.asp ... IO&radius=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The neighbor built a fence at the end of the road blocking off the easement and I have asked him multiple times for permission to use the public land, to no avail. I have contacted Code Enforcement about the situation and they have done nothing (typical, I know). Does anyone personally know someone in the county tax assessors office that might be able to shine some light on the situation? I want to know if he is in the right, and if not, what remedies can be taken to allow the neighborhood to use the county land.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Oh I almost forgot, the guy is a kayaker himself...

[John]

I have no contacts for you but read this article sounds like a very similar situation.

http://tbo.com/news/politics/trash-part ... -20140629/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[sfurman]

Easement is not necessarily public land. Most properties have easements on them, it gives the county the right to come in and put in a drain pipe for example or to access other property. It does not necessarily mean that it is open to the public. Usually the land owner is also responsible for maintaining the easement as well.

[kmeng]

John,
That's pretty much the same situation, minus the drugs, dumping and d-baggery. Everyone who kayaks in my neighborhood has used that launch for years, keeping it clean and clear of debris.

I know I'm not the only one who is upset about this, I wouldn't be surprised if it turns into a situation like that story. There's nothing like a good old neighborhood uprising.

[mrpj1972]

That strip of land at the end of the county maintained right of way is actually owned by someone & is not an easement.
http://www.hcpafl.org/CamaDisplay.aspx? ... 000160000U" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sounds like you need to reach out to them about the access.

[Skeeter]

If its only valued at $375, I'd consider buying it and then offer to lease it to your neighbor.

[kmeng]

That strip of land at the end of the county maintained right of way is actually owned by someone & is not an easement.
http://www.hcpafl.org/CamaDisplay.aspx? ... 000160000U" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sounds like you need to reach out to them about the access.

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, I have tried reaching out to the owner. He pretty much told me to eff off. He says all the property is his, and he's quite sure of himself.

I'll have to get in touch with this Bay Drive Partnership Group LLP and see what's what.

Maybe I should try to buy it... I've got $375

[sfurman]

Yea then you could evict the squatter's butt from YOUR property!!

[Rik]

http://sunbiz.org/pdf/GP000970.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bay Drive Partnership

[kmeng]

Rik for the win!

[John]

Go get em mate

[Rik]

Tell them you'll give them $500 and the knowledge that they will forever piss off that guy.