I bought a house on a private street. what are my rights and responsiblities. children access to go to school can they?

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   Stephen Burrow

   Pascagoula Business Attorney

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   Answered January 17, 2013 10:57. The only way to answer this is for you to bring your deed to an attorney experienced in real estate. There are very few truly "private" streets. Its status will be determined by the applicable land records on file with the Chancery Clerk's office. It will be complicated and only an attorney can help guide you through this.

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   Michael T MillarPro

   Toms River Real Estate Attorney

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   Answered January 17, 2013 03:49. There is not enough information to provide a complete answer.
   
   One would need to know if there are any easements, rights of way or other documents granting use of the roadway to others.
   
   You mention that there are five families who use the private street, I can only surmise that you each have an easement to use the street and you would need the agreement of all five to take any action affecting the easement.
   
   There are also issues of liability - you could be liable for slip and fall and other personal injuries for those using the roadway.

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