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Public utility companies (gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, etc.) often have easements to place utility transmission, distribution, or power lines on private property and access them for installation, repair, and maintenance—including removing or trimming trees that might interfere with transmission or distribution power lines, for example. These easements are known as utility easements or public utility easements.

In Indiana, public utility companies are typically granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of private property for utility infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable lines. These easements allow the utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure. Utility easements are often established through negotiations and are recorded in property deeds or as separate documents that run with the land, meaning they are binding on future property owners. Indiana law allows utility companies to trim or remove trees that may interfere with utility services, as long as it is done within the scope of the easement and in a reasonable manner. Property owners should be aware of any utility easements on their property, as these can affect their rights and how they can use their land. Disputes over the scope of utility easements or damages caused by utility companies can be resolved through negotiation or, if necessary, through legal action.

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