[MassHistPres] Cost of Moving Overhead Utilities

[Peter Paravalos]

Sarah,

According to MGL ch. 166, sec 39; (see also William Casey vs Mass Elec. Co., 1984) utility companies cover the costs associated with the raising and lowering, or cutting and reattaching of wires to make way for the relocation of a house.  Costs associated with the erection of temporary or permanent structures related to this wire work is typically not covered.  Not sure on private way requirements. To my knowledge MA is the only state where this law applies; other states, all costs incurred by the homeowner.

Good luck, -Peter

Peter Paravalos, author of
"Moving a House with Preservation in Mind", AltaMira Press, 2006


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> On May 27, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Sarah LaValley <slavalley at northamptonma.gov> wrote:
> 
> I am wondering if anyone has any recent experiences with who is responsible for the cost of moving overhead utilities when a house is moved.  Additionally, does this change if the utilities are located on a private street versus a town accepted road or state highway?
> 
> 
> Thanks very much-
> Sarah
> 
> Sarah I. LaValley
> Conservation, Preservation and Land Use Planner
> City of Northampton 
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