Document background
The Easement For Water Line agreement is a crucial legal instrument used in Ireland when water infrastructure needs to cross private property. This document is essential when utility companies, local authorities, or Irish Water require permanent access rights to install, maintain, or repair water lines on private land. The agreement typically comes into play during infrastructure development, property development projects, or when upgrading existing water networks. It requires careful consideration of Irish property law, particularly the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 and the Water Services Act 2007. The document must balance the utility provider's need for reliable access with the property owner's rights and includes specific provisions for compensation, maintenance obligations, and liability allocation. This type of easement is perpetual in nature and runs with the land, making it binding on future property owners.
