AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

HB 7763 changes how owners of properties with shared driveways or access paths split the cost of keeping them in good condition. Under the new rules, if there is no written agreement, all owners sharing the easement must pay for maintenance based on how much each property benefits, rather than using the property's market value or tax assessment to decide the share. The law also clarifies that any owner who damages the path is solely responsible for fixing that specific damage, and it allows other owners to take legal action if someone refuses to pay their share or perform repairs. This update applies to residential properties and ensures that maintenance responsibilities are calculated by usage benefit instead of property worth.