Albert

FACTS

Albert and Baccouche are neighboring property owners. Albert purchased property at 11203 N. Rhodesia Avenue in Sunland in 2003, with the intent to build a residence. The northern part of Albert’s property line runs along a dirt roadway that leads to the contiguous property at 8041 Denivelle Road. In 2004, Baccouche purchased property at 8001 Denivelle, which is comprised of three lots of approximately seven acres. In 2005, Baccouche purchased an adjacent property at 8041 Denivelle, which is comprised of four lots of approximately 3.3 acres. Both properties are accessed from Denivelle Road, which is paved until it reaches 8001 Denivelle, where it becomes a dirt road that leads to 8401 Denivelle. The dirt road provides the only existing access to 8041 Denivelle. Baccouche purchased both properties as investments, intending to develop them for sale as separate residential lots. He went to both properties two to three times a year for the purpose of brush clearance, and conducted various geological inspections in anticipation of developing the land. Albert initially gave Baccouche access to the dirt road for a bulldozer and backhoe required to perform these tasks.

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