Highway rights of way are one of many elements that need to be addressed when underwriting commercial title insurance. In this article, we are going to talk about a few important things to keep in mind when dealing with highway rights of way in the state of Minnesota.
In Minnesota, most highway rights of way are roughly 66 feet wide. Keep in mind – that’s just a generalization and not a hard fast rule. For example, many state highways are a hundred feet wide, and some smaller city roads may be 30 feet wide. The width of a road depends on a wide range of factors including how the road was created in the first place (whether by deed, condemnation, or other means).
When we run into an issue where we’re unsure about the width of a highway right of way when underwriting title insurance, we often review the real estate records or contact the county highway department to get answers. This is essential to avoid potentially costly future issues such as litigation.
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At Commercial Partners Title Company, we are known throughout the title insurance industry as the experts in commercial transactions. For decades, we have been helping our clients through the details of the commercial title process, ensuring that all documents are prepared, and all questions are answered well in advance of the closing date. As we’ve done for countless other clients, let us help you with your next commercial transaction. Contact our team of commercial title professionals today at our primary office, located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.