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It’s not uncommon for government agencies or private companies to force their hands on landowners. Whether it’s a transmission line, pipeline construction, or highway acquisition, these types of projects can cause significant interference with your land. Stringam will advocate on your behalf, protecting your rights as a landowner.
Whether you’re being approached by a land agent or you have an existing surface rights agreement – our surface rights lawyers will fight for your rights, ensuring you are fairly compensated. Here are some advantages of working with Stringam:
Stringam’s surface rights lawyers have extensive experience representing landowners across Western Canada. We’ve partaken in numerous negotiations and renegotiations, ensuring fair compensation for landowners. Our lawyers have dealt with cases involving the Surface Rights Board, guiding our clients through the process with assertive representation.
Surface lease agreements can have long-term impacts on your land, farming operations, and future property use. We review and negotiate lease terms that protect your interests, minimize disruption, and ensure fair compensation for the use of their land.
Pipeline projects often require companies to access and use private land through right-of-way agreements. We assist in understanding the terms being proposed, negotiating fair compensation, and addressing concerns related to access, environmental impact, land use restrictions, and future obligations.
Power line and utility projects can significantly affect how land is used and managed. The Stringam team helps landowners negotiate agreements that address compensation, access rights, property impact, and long-term considerations while protecting the value and use of their land.
Existing surface leases may no longer reflect current land values, industry standards, or the impact on your property. We review and renegotiate current lease agreements to help ensure compensation remains fair and appropriate over time.
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Surface rights refer to the legal right to use and access the surface of land for projects such as pipelines, power lines, oil and gas operations, utilities, or infrastructure development.
Yes. Initial offers are always negotiable. A Stringam lawyer can help review the proposed terms, assess whether compensation is fair, and negotiate better protections or payment arrangements on your behalf.
A surface lease agreement is a contract between a landowner and a company that allows the company to use part of the land for specific operations or infrastructure in exchange for compensation.
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