Maryland Drainage Easement

• Category: Oil Gas and Minerals - Easements and Rights of Way
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-OG-983
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is for a drainage easement. A Maryland Drainage Easement is a legally established right granted to an individual or entity allowing them the privilege to use another person's property for the purpose of managing stormwater or excess water runoff. This easement is typically created to protect surrounding properties from potential flooding or water damage. In Maryland, there are primarily two types of Drainage Easements that may exist: 1. Surface Drainage Easement: This form of easement allows for the flow of water across an identified area of land. It permits the digging of ditches, installation of culverts, or any other necessary means to facilitate proper drainage. The landowner retains ownership of the property but grants the easement holder the right to use the designated area for drainage purposes. 2. Subsurface Drainage Easement: Unlike a surface drainage easement, a subsurface drainage easement allows the easement holder to install and maintain below-ground drainage systems. This can include the placement of pipes, drain tiles, or other underground components to effectively redirect water flow. The landowner still maintains ownership of the property but permits the easement holder to access and use the subsurface area for drainage-related activities. Under Maryland law, the creation of a drainage easement generally requires a written agreement between the landowner and the easement holder or a formal declaration recorded with the county land records. Easements can be granted on private or public land, depending on the specific circumstances and requirements. Successful drainage easements help prevent flooding, protect property values, and contribute to overall stormwater management and environmental conservation efforts. Keywords: Maryland drainage easement, surface drainage easement, subsurface drainage easement, stormwater management, water runoff, flooding prevention, private land, public land, property protection, property values, easement holder, landowner rights.

A Maryland Drainage Easement is a legally established right granted to an individual or entity allowing them the privilege to use another person's property for the purpose of managing stormwater or excess water runoff. This easement is typically created to protect surrounding properties from potential flooding or water damage. In Maryland, there are primarily two types of Drainage Easements that may exist: 1. Surface Drainage Easement: This form of easement allows for the flow of water across an identified area of land. It permits the digging of ditches, installation of culverts, or any other necessary means to facilitate proper drainage. The landowner retains ownership of the property but grants the easement holder the right to use the designated area for drainage purposes. 2. Subsurface Drainage Easement: Unlike a surface drainage easement, a subsurface drainage easement allows the easement holder to install and maintain below-ground drainage systems. This can include the placement of pipes, drain tiles, or other underground components to effectively redirect water flow. The landowner still maintains ownership of the property but permits the easement holder to access and use the subsurface area for drainage-related activities. Under Maryland law, the creation of a drainage easement generally requires a written agreement between the landowner and the easement holder or a formal declaration recorded with the county land records. Easements can be granted on private or public land, depending on the specific circumstances and requirements. Successful drainage easements help prevent flooding, protect property values, and contribute to overall stormwater management and environmental conservation efforts. Keywords: Maryland drainage easement, surface drainage easement, subsurface drainage easement, stormwater management, water runoff, flooding prevention, private land, public land, property protection, property values, easement holder, landowner rights.