Getting an electrical transformer removed from property

[Jeff Brenot]

Hello BP, 

I am currently in contract to purchase my first property, and I'm super excited/nervous at the same time. It is a 4-plex in Austin, TX and I plan to occupy one of the units. 

The back yard is great- each unit has a deck and it over looks a large wooded lot and creek. However, there is an electrical pole with a transformer (see pic) in the back yard and it's eye sore. 

I was wondering if anyone has ever gotten the electrical company to move it or put the lines underground. This is most likely a very daunting and expensive battle since they technically have an easement. However, maybe someone has said it was a health hazard or something. 

I'm only living in the property temporarily, but definitely think I could charge slightly higher rent if it was not there. 

Additionally, besides being an eye sore, there has to be some type of magnetism, electrical current, etc. coming from that thing. 

[Matthew Paul]

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