No easement on record to garage, fix it up or not?
Hey all,
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, but hopefully someone or many will see and be able to advise.
I own a rental half double that includes a huge 2 story detached garage. There is a tiny alley from the street to the garage (and the side of the house behind mine). It ends at my garage, heading to the grass behind the house 2 houses down. According to tax records, the alley is owned by the house 2 houses down, I’m not even sure he realizes he owns it, bought in 1979. I rent out the upper 2.5 car garage, I use the lower level. Garage is solid but rough looking, needs siding desperately but I’m leery about putting $ into it as one day this guy could block off the alley which renders the garage basically useless.
What do I do to protect my investment and my garage? Is the access grandfathered?