Surface Rights Access

Ownership interests may be split into surface ownership and mineral ownership. This scenario creates conflicting interests between the surface and mineral owners. Mineral owners often exercise their rights to lease the mineral interest for oil and gas exploration. Whenever a piece of property is leased for exploration, the lessee has the right to go out and drill on that property. When the lessee exercises this right, it often causes damage to the surface of the land, which can come in the form of damage to crops and land, pollution, or damage caused by pipelines. When this occurs, surface owners are entitled to compensation for any damage done to the surface property. D. Scott Heselmeyer, PC represents surface owners in all surface damages claims. He is committed to protecting the interests of surface owners in surface damages disputes. Contact him for a free consultation.