Update on confronting trespassers 

WELL SAID My Friend !

To anybody who responds with "Just let him cross." A loud "NO!"

I hope you called the Realtors office and spoke to the Broker in Charge about their agent who escorted a client past a no trespassing sign.

My son and I LOVE to fish..and I look for places that aren't generally fished in. There was a farm on the out-skirts of town that had probably a three acre "pond" on it. I had been told by a friend that he snuck in one evening and first cast caught a 5lb large mouth. I don't do sneaking around crap so one Saturday I drove up the guys long driveway and knocked on the door. I ASKED the guy for permission to fish with my then ten year old boy. I told the guy we'd take any trash away we generated and told the guy that he would have first pick of any "keepers" we caught. The guy thought about it for a minute and said ok. He then said over the years he has chased many people out and that we were the first people to ever stop and ask permission. A couple hours later he road down to where we were on a horse to see how we were doing. We had three large mouth bass each over 5lbs. He drank a soda with us,declined on taking any fish,and told us we were welcome back anytime we like,just don't bring anyone else with us! People,all you need to do is ask permission. nine times out of ten,if you are polite and cordial it will be granted!

I was always taught that passing a 'no trespassing' sign was a great way to get shot/arrested.

I would gladly trade my neighbor for you. Twice I caught him cutting my trees claiming it was his ground. I told him it was not and just stop. The third time he put his septic tank on my land. I did a “Clear Title” lawsuit against him which also becomes a public notice to every one that my title is accurate and clear of any possible future claims. So now I own septic tank. Best wishes to you and your lovely family.

We have a 100 acre very remote ranch in Eastern Washington. We've owned it for 30+ years and have a little cabin on it. We go up there every year or two. Our neighbor bought a 20 parcel next us about five years ago - a very grumpy old man. He actually has a sign on his gate saying "No Seconded Chances - You Have Been Warned!" We had our land surveyed because the other neighbors started cutting through Our land off a public dirt road easement instead of going around. We put signs up.... yet they kept using the "road" they clears through our land .. without permission. They even tore off the no trespassing signs I put up. So we put back the ~500 rocks they had cleared off... and put signs back up. Problem solved so far with them. Then the guy who bought the 20 acre parcel put up a barbed wire fence between his property and ours. All the parcels are perfect squares or rectangles with 90 degree angles on pretty rugged terrain. He decided to install the fence straight for a 100 yards or so, then veer it on to our land to his benefit... he doesn't live up there full-time btw. As our family (including 2 teens) were walking the line, he came "charging" up the hill from his cabin to toward his new barbed wire fence. We were VERY respectful and nice until he Wasn't! He started cursing and said "If you don't get off MY land, I'll put a hole in you!" My nephew actually caught that on a 1 minute he decided to capture … good boy! Since the fence was between us, I told him Not only are WE on OUR land, so are you and your fence. We left. We called the police and informed them … they said it was a private matter and suggested a survey. We told them we had a survey on file with the county. Anywho, a couple weeks later my brother and his buddy went back up and chopped his fence in pieces and through the posts and barbed wire fence (his junk) back on His land. He discovered this about a week or two later and called the cops … they suggested he get a survey. They called us and said we were allowed to remove other people's property from our lot.

Do not worry about what these people say! You protecting your children and your own property, that you spent a lot of time and money on, is the right thing to do. I'm thinking that these people most likely would not give up their property either! I only have a half acre yard but, I feel the same way about my small yard as you do. Kids always run through my yard, stepping on my grass and flowers. People need to be teaching more respect to their kids and practicing respect themselves.

Well said. I owned 40 acres with a pond and I had problems with people wanting to fish without permission. But you said it when you mentioned ethics. A lot of people in today’s society lack ethics. Many are entitled

People who just say let him on your land have none. By don't they let homeless people sleep in their bed when they want to.

Negative comments are stupid, i dont own land and am pretty liberal but you did nothing wrong and handled it perfectly, you have every right to protect your property

You sound very sensible to me and I feel these same way!!! Great morals and ethics.

I imagine half of the rude comments came from "people" who don't own property, or if they do, it's in a neighborhood in a city. This is great info that obviously interests thousands of people. HUGE responsibility to know your rights and limitations when owning acreage. Fantastic video and you're the kind of neighbor I would be proud to have!

Same people who dont respect no tresspass signs, are ones who dont Honor keep gates closed signs....nothing worse than coming home to property to feed livestock, and find them strewn across county because a hunter came thru and left gate open..

Another point: you dont want someone going through your property who has already shown that he will help himself to your possessions (timber under tarp). He has shown a serious lack of moral credibility and bad character. Again, well done. 👍

Love your channel and the honesty and integrity that you and family possess. Don’t change a thing.

Don't ever give an inch when it comes to someone trying to steal what is rightfully yours. Stay strong.

Whenever you own property, someone always thinks its public and they have no idea of how hard you worked to get it. I have 115 acres and every few years someone challenges me . I worked hard for it , as I am sure you did too. I wish you the best. Praying for you.

I would love having you as a neighbor. So well said. Protecting your family and property is #1&2. ❤️

I have been down this road with the same guy on my deer lease 3 times finally had him arrested and charged. He was charged with criminal trespass a felony. Now he’s a convicted felon and crying the blues. Tough shit.

I bought a small piece of land here in Michigan. It is surrounded on 3 sides by farm land. My neighbor told me how the previous owner (a lowlife druggy deadbeat) who fought in court for 3 years to keep the property he refused to make his payments on. Told the farmer he could no longer drive his pickup on the 50 foot corner of both property lines so he could check his field. So the first thing I did was drove strait to that farmers house telling him he had every right to use that corner of my driveway to access his field. That's 50 feet so he doesn't have to spend thousands on a driveway in a deep ditch. In your case you would be giving up almost a acre of land that you still have to pay taxes on to a man who disrespected you off the bat. I wouldn't do it either. Now given this guy never comes out there.if he would have stopped and been cordial I see you allowing him access if he notified you first and remained respectful. But not as a normal easement. All you haters on here need to understand just because your hotel room has a adjoining door to mine doesn't mean you have the right to walk through my room to get to yours if you can't open your door. Think of it that way

Its like parking in someones drive way, walking in their back yard , and useing their pool

I really appreciate that you stood your ground in a way that didn't go straight to a violent power play. Way to go.

I'm with you. I'm a landowner, also, and have issues. It is very stressful. You really do just want to live in peace. That is a big reason why you are out there. Here's my story: I get pretty upset because I'm 100% respectful of property lines and property rights. I get worked up by reminding myself that I would never presume to do X to others's property. One thing I found out was that when people find out you own land they are very quick to try to get hunting rights from you. Ahhhh, no. And then of course others want to cut wood or others ask if they can ride their ATVs on your property. I made the mistake of saying yes to one neighbor who had little kids who then grew up and started bringing their friends along and their riding styles sure changed over time. Gone were the little kids who put-putted along behind their dad. And boy do they get pissed about not having permission to hunt my land. The issue is that the kids used to come around without permission shooting snakes (booooo!) and so forth and bringing their friends. Then the friends think it is their hunting property also and they bring others and you get everyone thinking it is part of their hunting grounds. I'm sorry but the smartest thing you can do is say no right off the bat. It's easier to ease up later once you know everyone (if you want to) but way harder to clamp down. I will never forget when one neighbor in particular buried his dead goats on my property in the soft soil used for perc testing without my permission and that same neighbor towed a huge boat onto my property without my permission to store in one of my outbuildings. I kid you not. I will always remember walking with their kids in the woods on my property when we first got there and the kids started taking out the survey stakes. I was like "What are you doing??" and they said their mom had told them ON A PRIOR WALK that I didn't know about that it was okay to do that!! It just goes on and on. I remember the mother calling our property "(our last name) Park." My last interaction with the dad was when he blew past me in his pickup one day to load up a tree that he had cut down ON MY PROPERTY and when I confronted him he said that I could work out a deal with his son who was gonna to split the wood to PAY the son for some of the wood. I just snapped. He was offended which is a hoot. He removed all the game cameras, hunting stands and hunting sheds that he had hidden around in my woods. (Large property and I'm mostly focused on mowing and gardening so I'm not in the woods that much.) I'd like to get a UTV so I can patrol the property better and faster. You see, part of the problem was that I lived in town and was just there a couple of days a week. Oh, and people like to drive up on my property and then say that their hunting dogs with radio collars are up in the mountains behind me so it's okay. Ahhh, no. Some fencing and gating has helped but I'm gonna have to do more. Being out there fulltime and making everyday homestead noise (including pistol practice) and keeping your gate locked 24/7 also helps.

28 acre land owner in New Jersey. Much respect for your perspective and demeanor. Stay diligent and safe. God bless you, your family, and America. Thank you.

I was raised to be a civilized human being. No trespassing signs are just as important as stop signs. I respect people's private property. Those who think that they can just jump someone's fence and then scream that property rights are non-existent should live in an apartment their whole lives.

I was using trail cameras for security at my rural property. Last year, someone cut a lock on my gate, and stole all of my cameras along with about $15,000 worth of equipment. I got some RING spotlight cams. We got them installed and set up the following week. We left the property, and an hour and a half later received a RING alert. I watched in real time as a strange truck pulled into view, pulling OUR utility trailer. I called our local sheriff deputy. He headed out to our property, and was nearly to our gate when the thieves were done looting our place. He arrested them. The next day search warrants were served at the homes of the two who were arrested. A small sawmill that had been stolen a week earlier was found in one of the men’s garages. Get cameras that allow you to watch what trespassers are doing in real time. I can’t wait for the jury to watch the video of the thieves that hit us ransacking the place to their heart’s content.

Don't give him or anyone else an easement. It just causes problems and lowers the value if your property. He started off on the wrong foot by not coming to you before trespassing. Do you have an update on this? I had to put up fences to keep trespassers off.

I don't blame you for not letting him trespass. I own land and I'm very protective of it. I hope everything goes well with the situation.

Never give people access, remember how squatters laws work. You are doing a great job.

Damn straight..im 34 years old at this point & as i tell people i was raised on old cars old music & old values..& they work. don't fix whats not broke.

I think everything you said is totally reasonable. Much respect for what you and your family are doing, Sir.

I am a real estate title searcher in the state of Connecticut. I am the one that goes out for the title company and actually looks at the maps and the deeds and the easements etc. I found this video to be absolutely fascinating.

One of the single best video posts I have Ever Ever Ever seen. Period. Thank you for posting.

i totaly agree, i acsedently trespassed on somones property. (me and my then gf set up a camp and a fireplace) he came whit an rifle, sayin it was his property, i politley asked him for time to pack up, and clean up afther us before we leave, he told us we could stay there for the time we wanted (2 nights) on 1 condision, that we made sure we cleaned up everyting afther us. i gave him a beer, said thanks, and 2 nights later clean up everyting, and left, walked past him on our way out told him thanks, and said he had a wonderfull camping spot, but also said we wont come back widaout premission again

When my dad looked into the law we discovered that the easement does not permit motor vehicles. They can cross our land to get to theirs but we don't have to let them drive. imo the guy who bought the land should sue the seller for fraud if the land sale did not say that the land is land locked.

This is why we steer clear of anything resembling an "easement" honestly. We live in the country to get away from ppl, not have to negotiate ROW and worry about what happens when new ppl buy.

Have the same problem with deer hunters, I solved the problem by allowing the game warden the only one with permission to hunt, he has caught hunters on the land without permission and fined them.

The only way people should cross a no trespassing sign is if you are lost and looking for directions or a medical emergency. Other than that there is no reason. And even then I'll be hunting the land owner not his stuff. That would piss me off someone just passing thru plundering my stuff

I take my hat off to you for staying calm at a time people don't respect others who worked for what they have. Stand by your rights and God bless your family.

You sound like a real decent guy. What's right is right. Stick to your beliefs and the right path.

Love the way you are being level headed about all of it, knowing where you stand legally etc. Sorry you have this headache to deal with now, but respect how you are handling it all. I'd love to have you for a neighbor!

When we looked at property, we told our Real Estate agent that we wanted direct access from a public road and not via an easement through someone else's property. We did purchase a nice piece with that criteria met. We have great neighbors, but each are very protective of what is theirs as well as what is ours. Good for you for standing your ground and working with the Sheriff and your title company. Handy to have a professional as a spouse, too! God bless.

You're totally correct!!! RESPECT!!! No Trespassing means No Trespassing... period!!! I see nothing wrong with your attitude, but then, I was raised the same way as you! I'm just sorry this even happened!

I would never step on anyone's property without asking first. I agree with you.

And this is why you do research/ask questions!!! People these days!!🤬 I love the way you remind me of ME!!! My wife does not like conflict but I believe in OUR RIGHTS!!🤙😜 I love being the nice guy and knowing my rights. Show respect to get respect!!

If the trespasser was smart he would try and sell you the land it would be alot cheaper than taking everyone to court

As hard & painful it's been for you.. We THANK YOU for sharing. We come here to learn, and this is a caution we wouldn't have known how to approach. You handled this Right👍

You would think this gentleman and his agent would have some class, like you do. It’s called RESPECT!!!!!! It gated. It’s like a closed door. It’s closed for a reason.

Have you given any thoughts on getting with your neighbours and buying and splitting up his land? Otherwise you guys will always have a landlocked neighbour to deal with.

Your property. Enough said. Attitudes not allowed. I am with you. Pound sand comes to mind.

I can't understand why landlocked parcels of land are drawn up in the first place.

not that property owners are anti social assholes but the problem with allowing people to be on your property is that if they get hurt, even through their own actions, the property owner is at fault. if you post no trespassing signs and refuse access then if someone comes on property and gets hurt it is their fault. my understanding of an easement or right of way, is that the owner is no longer liable for injury of user. at least here in PA. we also have very nice stand your ground and trespassing laws and a great castle doctrine.

You seam like a cool dude. I own 20 acres and it has been work to keep trespassers out. But all fenced up with 2 anatolian shepherds protecting my sheep. An for those who cross the fence now, better be faster then my dogs.

You were blessed with the property and the people who blessed you with the property from them a gift to you do your research before you act or purchase when you wanta settle love thy neighbors

I consider myself a good person and probably would have been willing to work with the guy, but if a potential neighbor initiated contact with aggression like that, he'd get no courtesies from me.

I know what you're going through. 40 years ago I had the same experience. The moron that own the lot that had no Street access decided to build his own Road with a D12 bulldozer across my property and start building a house when we weren't home. Our lovely neighbors were afraid to call us and let us know what was happening. I came by one day when all the contractors were up the road working on the house, I ordered two 50 ton loads of 3 inch River Rock and piled it on my side, on my property and block the road and they could not get their vehicles out for months. I had every one of his contractor on my side willing to help and testify so they could get their pickups out of the job site. He sued me and lost, it cost him a fortune. Every contractor countersued him, every Insurance Company of the contractors sued him and I purchased his property at a bargain price... good luck

thank you so much...it gets scary when people come on your property without permission..very well explained...and no one that owns property would be just the way you are...you have to protect it all...no way i wouldn;t let him go through....they need to find another way to get it...

Place posts at each corner of your land, and string 30 or 40 feet of of fencing in both directions from each post. The intruder can probably get to his property by helicopter, unless there is an ''air space'' law prohibiting him to do so. Stand your ground. Walk the line post to post every day, and take videos of it.

Lesson learned. Advice for ALL prospective land purchasers....Title searches are CHEAP. NOT just for the one you are wanting buy....ALL of your neighbors as well. The info is PUBLIC record and available to ANYBODY that wants to pay for it. Buying ANY property that MAY be subject to court action to provide easement/access to a "land locked" property behind is a risk to consider. ALSO, "change of use". You can learn UP FRONT what possible changes are "in the works" on neighboring properties. Imagine learning years after you buy that a neighbor has been going thru the process of legalizing a race track. Just sayin'..... Ignorance is expensive. Do your research. KNOW your rights. And buy WELL informed.

I fixed my own trespasser problem with road spikes. After a few flat tires, the trespassing stopped pretty quick without courts, lawyers, sheriffs, etc. Problem Solved.

You hit the nail on the head there with your approach. If the fella's going to be your neighbor, it doesn't pay to start off your interactions on a sour note. You were definitely the adult here, while for whatever reason he and his agent decided to act like children. I'm hopeful that after what started as some really bad behavior on his part that this is really all a misunderstanding. It is always nice to see somebody act responsibly, as you've done here.

Your land. You do not owe anyone anything.

Don't pay any attention to these people that have no idea what it actually means to have a piece of property that you own and to have someone come on to your property demanding access on to go through is outrageous. Keep it up you're doing great!

When I was younger we used to own a 200 acre plot of woods that we hunted on. And people are ignorant and just don't care about people property or valuables. Every year we used to have to throw people off the land and would get into heated arguments with people that would say they been hunting there for years. They always lied although some didn't. But if there was an honest mistake like not knowing where they were then those people would be polite and apologize. But most people would be very aggressive and want to argue thinking that would get them access. And the bad part is if they would stop and ask we usually let them hunt for the day. People just always think they are entitled to what other people have and that make me mad. Because some people bust their ass to take care of their property and buy it. Just today's world we live in.

Thats your land, your security for your kids future and you have invested your money, work and sacrifice for it just doesn't pay attention to those people who don't care. GBU. Love your channel. Beautiful family. Enjoy your mother's day weekend.

Those people that said shoot yourself in the head twice need to be reported and arrested for death threats.

I own property in south-eastern utah (42 acres) and I've had a similar experience but the new owner was respectful and didn't understand easement issues. This was about 15 years ago. That neighbor and I came to a written agreement and we've gotten along ever since. The main problem is that the that guy should have come to you and your neighbors with respect and shown that he wanted to be a positive influence in that area. I'm sure you all could have worked something out.

glad to see ppl protecting there own property no reason not to a lot of ppl just don't care great job brotha

The world needs a lot more people like you... stay strong brother!

Where I am you can't draw up and sell a land locked property

New subscriber here. I have to agree with all your views and applaud you for your self restraint in dealing with the trespassers. I hope you don't have to deal with court and/or money out of pocket regarding this incident. I'm in the process of buying a modest piece of land in northern Florida. Fortunately I have easement without issue. My nearest neighbors are about a 1/2 mile away. Your videos are instructive and a great lesson to land owners and those looking to buy land. You mentioned negativity, I understand your meaning. But, I feel there is a positive value to your message. Best of luck to you and your family in all your endeavors.

WAY TO GO !!!!! THE MAN IN QUESTION SHOWED YOU , NO RESPECT ... YOU ON THE OTHER HAND, SHOWED RESPECT AND RESTRAINT !!!! A BIG THUMBS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a massive problem with the notion that someone can occasionally get court-ordered access, to someone else’s property. Same with “public domain” laws. They are BS ! That’s just plain wrong ! Courts should NEVER take away property from someone that legally owns it, for any reason ! It’s no different than a court ordering you to allow someone to walk through your home, at their whim, because it’s a direct path to their yard. Keep them out !

How dare you actually want to protect your own land and family. There is a reason you moved where you did and it wasn't to put up with a "Land Bully". You NEVER "GIVE" an Easement. You can "Sell" an Easement, but why would you ever want to "Give" an Easement? It sucks that some Judges in some States will demand you give up a chunk of your land or a "Right" to part of your land and "Give" it to someone that was stupid enough to purchase a chunk of land without a Title Opinion and has no way to access it other than a helicopter or airplane. The thing is, I have seen family members give other family members an "Easement" to some landlocked property and then they sell it later down the road and some "Undesirable" types of people purchase it. These are the people that don't respect the fact an Easement has boundaries and feel all the land they can see, including all of yours, is there for them to use to access their land. As a former Real Estate Broker, I ALWAYS recommended people to put a Sunset date on an Easement and never to "Give it", but to Sell it so that way you are establishing "VALUE" on that Easement. The sunset date could be 20 years or when the property transfers (NOT Sells), to another individual. Then it is up to them to negotiate with you for an Easement if you so wish to grant or sell them it. It still allows you to retain some control over your land and you are not giving up that control forever. You can also require a First Action on the property if he ever decides to sell it which would mean you have first right of purchase for it so he has to come to you first. It's a little unsettling for them as they lose some "Rights" to their property as they have to offer it to you to purchase, first. You can even say it is at the Legal Assessed Value of the property (which is usually, but not always, much less than the appraised value), not what he thinks he might be able to sell it for. There are lots of things you can ask for if you are required to grant or sell an easement by the courts and sometimes, the Judge will agree with you on some of them. Another thing is if a Judge requires you to grant an easement, petition the court to allow a value amount and a sunset date. That way, if you ever decide to purchase that land yourself, you are not going to have to resurvey or have the title changed to remove the Easement from the title. It's just a cost saving thing for you. Overall, it appears you don't have much to worry about but your neighbors might. I would just raise your pigs and start drooling over all that sweet ass bacon you will be eating in a year or two lol.

We feel your pain. And your a nice guy helping people understand how it really works. Thanks.

Don't mess around with the trolls. Don't reply to them, just Block them and Delete their comments. Stand your ground!

You have worked hard for your land and did you homework on your property before you bought it i hope it all works out for you and your family best of luck .

I think you are 100% correct it’s you’re land and you appear be very cordial honest and helpful people have no right telling you what you should do with your land. If I owned land you are the type of people that I would like to have as neighbors. I wish you the best.

I received a letter that I had to allow easement to the property on the top of the ridge above my property as the owners were going to build. I responded with they can build a road on the far north side and pay me for the trees that would need removed and they would have to build a fence all the way up the property to prevent my animals from getting out never heard from anyone and no one has built in 4 years.

Exactly! First thing safty for family. U have little girls and they are worth all the worry in the world! Can't take that easily! I will defend my castle and family to the end.

thank you for sharing your experience and your perspectives. "Good fences" make good neighbors. "Secure fences" help to keep out and a way bad neighbors. God bless and protect you and family.

It’s really important that you posted these two videos. I’m in southern Oregon and we have a lot of homeless tweakers moving in from California. I live 20 minutes out of the small city and those dirt bags are coming out in the country now, which makes me furious! I don’t want to worry about a bunch of weirdos camping on or near where I live. I’ve been financially supporting myself since I was 16 years old and those losers can just get their act together and stop sponging off society.

If he bought property without an easement, it is his problem. "Prior planning prevents piss poor performance!" His easement is his property. I would not let him have an easement from my property either. Stick to your guns!!

It is YOUR PROPERTY stand your ground thank you for showing people that respect your neighbor's house and property glad you are still showing vlogs 🤠💪☝️👆🖐✋👌👍👍👏💥🌲🌱☘🌿

If the bloke is land locked, his only recourse is not court, it is to compensate the owner(s) of the properties that he wants to traverse.

Wow I just watched the 1st trespasser video, and this was uploaded 2 minutes ago! Good timing!

Your confidence is contagious. Thank You!!! 😊😊🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁😎😎 and informative educational 😊😊 Your a good egg charlie brown 😁

Still think you have handled this situation exactly right. Standing firm but not going overboard. If the revised law is poorly written as you said,,, somebody who doesn't have the wisdom and restraint you have shown is gonna end up in prison.

Like the video and the new law, we have a lot of people in CA just coming on property, and setting up camp/home. Trying to move them out is a large problem. Wish you and your family the best on this trespass issue.

I don't understand the Idea that, I want to do something so I am just going to do what I want. They don't care if it affect someone or not as long as they get what they want. You are the land owner and sounds to me like a neighbor I would like to have. You keep doing what you are doing. Protect yourself, your family, and your land at all cost. God bless.

I have done a lot of hunting in my life. Usually on public land. And even then we would check maps for parcels of private land so we could stay away from them. And we would never ever pass a no trespassing sign. You sound like the kind of easy going neighbor that any one would love to have. Good job staying calm, staying rational! Keep the fight in the legal system if it comes to that. Unless your safety is threatened. Then by all means defend yourself. Thanks for sharing.

No no no no no don't let him on your property never give easement you pay the taxes on his easement he can do what he wants on that easement no no no no never give up land you pay taxes on

Make the easement a "toll" road. Then, keep increasing the toll. $1 a trip (each way) , then $2, then $3..and so on until he gives up...lol

I just dont understand why this guy didn't politely ask you if he could please move thru your road until he figures out his road problems. I bet money if they asked nicely before they stepped foot on your property, you would have had no problem with this guy. Stupid entitled people that are rude cause so many problems. Hope he sells and you dont have to deal with that kind of person living next to you.

I think that you're handling this in a very adult and responsible manner. I would consider myself fortunate to have you as a neighbor. I hope that this resolves soon and in your favor. I subscribed after watching this and the previous trespassing video. I like your attitude and values.

Hear, hear! Well said brother do your thing and live correctly! God speed

You are an inspiration, I just found your channel, but I truly respect your values, your candor, and they way you handle yourself. Keep doing what you're doing friend.

With this guy having a landlocked property wouldn’t it just be cheaper for him to sell to the surrounding neighbors instead of dealing with the easements

100% in agreement with you. It’s yours, you own it, you set the guidelines of use and access. 👍🏻👍🏻