Reply #5: I am not a lawyer

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but from what I just read, it seems to me that either the development company or the title company are responsible, as the subdivision map didn't show the 10-ft easement. Also, I wonder if what the homeowners did was OK until the Army Corps of Engineers decided - in their infinite wisdom - to change the rules. In any event, I'm siding with the homeowners on this one until I see a compelling reason why they should be on the hook for all costs related to removing everything from the easement.