Pond Bob, I am not an attorney and the following suggestions might be totally absurd from a legal standpoint. These are only my impressions. If a utility company or a pipeline company wants a right of way, negotiating with you seems to be simply a formality. They can and will simply take it, compensating you for the fair market value at the time of the taking. If you can retain the right to cross their right of way in future development of your property with utilities, etc., consider yourself fortunate. Try to retain every right possible in the enjoyment and future development of your property without your being responsible for improving or protecting the utility or pipeline. Try to have your enjoyment of your property become the primary concern. ABSOLUTELY, CONSULT AN ATTORNEY!!
