103607Complainant Response re NSPI Extension Request (redacted)
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that fundamentally concerned NSP's right to perform its work. NSP should not now be permitted to rely on the predictable consequences of that approach as justification for further withholding service. The acrimony followed the power disput...
AI summary The dispute between NSP and neighboring property owners centers on NSP's right to use an easement for its work. NSP acknowledges the validity of the easement but has not adequately addressed concerns raised by neighbors, leading to a conflict. NSP is urged to properly brief its employees, take safety precautions, and proceed with the work.
l advice and says that it believes its easement is valid. The contemporaneous documentation from my 2023 purchase also shows that the easement was specifically identified and addressed before closing. There is also an important problem wit...
AI summary The individual asserts that the 2023 easement was valid and in place prior to their property purchase, and they were not responsible for its creation. They obtained title insurance and emphasize that they acted in reliance on the easement being properly secured.
8. My coordination with the RCMP I coordinated with the RCMP while NSP developed a security plan. While NSP continued planning the work, I took active steps to address the safety concern. I communicated with the RCMP about the possibility...
AI summary The individual coordinated with the RCMP regarding NSP's security plan during the installation process. They communicated with the RCMP about potential disturbances and shared information with NSP to help them prepare for potential objections from neighboring property owners.
On NSP's response to the June warnings - 3. What concrete steps did NSP take after my June 15 warning that its stakes had been removed and my request that it begin its process for an interfering landowner? - 4. When I later asked NSP to co...
AI summary The questions focus on Nova Scotia Power's (NSP) response to warnings regarding the removal of stakes and interference with an easement. They ask about NSP's actions, communication with neighboring owners, and procedures for handling interference with easements.
On what actually happened July 24 7. If NSP now considers the easement valid, what legal issue does it believe remains for me to resolve with the neighbour before NSP can exercise its easement rights, and have its crews been clearly briefe...
AI summary The questions focus on legal and operational concerns regarding NSP's easement rights and the July 24 work stoppage, including whether legal issues remain, if employees felt threatened, and why NSP halted work due to a 'residential versus commercial' objection. The questions also ask about the basis for NSP's refusal to return and the relevance of later correspondence.
On the path forward - 15. Has NSP itself contacted the RCMP concerning the next installation attempt? If so, when, what assistance did NSP request, and what did the RCMP say it would provide? If not, why not? - 16. Has NSP confirmed with t...
AI summary The text outlines a series of questions regarding Nova Scotia Power's (NSP) interactions with the RCMP concerning a proposed installation attempt, including the timing, nature of assistance requested, and the expected operational changes from a court order. It also questions the mutual exclusivity of the court application and a second installation attempt, as well as NSP's proposed timeline for completing the installation.
Exhibit 1: November 3, 2023 – Email from Derek Schnare forwarding the seller's lawyer's draft easement correspondence. Exhibit 2: Registered NSP easement, Document No. 123407869, registered November 28, 2023. Exhibit 3: November 29, 2023 –...
AI summary This document outlines a series of exhibits related to easement and security issues involving NSP and the NSEB. It includes correspondence about easement interference, security concerns, and NSP's efforts to resolve the situation, including financial and legal actions.
The following pages reproduce the source document as provided, subject only to the noted removal of unrelated material. Jefferson Crabtree FW: 2 messages Crabtree p/f Black Derek Schnare To: Jefferson Crabtree Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 4:54 PM H...
AI summary The text discusses a legal exchange regarding the approval and signing of an NSP Easement, with the client waiving a condition related to the installation of utilities if the easement is not recorded prior to closing. The client will have the right to terminate the agreement and recover their deposit if this condition is not met.
Instrument type Interest holder and type to be removed (if applicable) Interest holder and type to be added (if applicable) Note: include qualifier (e.g., estate of, executor, trustee, personal representative) if applicable Mailing address...
AI summary The document outlines procedures for updating parcel register entries, including adding or removing interest holders and their associated details, referencing legal instruments and regulations such as the Land Registration Act and its Administration Regulations.
(Note: An amending PDCA is required if the changes being made to the benefit section are not currently reflected in the description in the parcel register). Instrument type Interest holder and type to be removed (if applicable) Interest ho...
AI summary The text outlines procedures for amending a PDCA when changes to the benefit section are not reflected in the parcel register, and includes a table for recording details of interests to be added or removed from the parcel register.
(Note: An amending PDCA is required if the changes being made to the burden section are not currently reflected in the description in the parcel register). Instrument type Easement/Right of Way Holder Interest holder and type to be removed...
AI summary The text discusses the need for an amending PDCA if changes to the burden section are not reflected in the parcel register. It includes a table for recording interests to be added or removed, with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated identified as the Easement/Right of Way Holder (Burden).
tructions, and to remove any such trees, vegetation or brush beyond - the limits of the Easement that are deemed a potential hazard to or affect the Distribution Line or the purposes of the Easement; - ( c) to enter upon and across the Eas...
AI summary This legal text outlines the rights and responsibilities of the Grantor regarding an Easement for a Distribution Line. It includes provisions for NSPI to access and manage the Easement, as well as restrictions on the Grantor's activities that could interfere with the Distribution Line or the Easement.
Wells, Lamey, Bryson, Schnare & Mailman Barristers - Solicitors - Notaries Derek M. Wells, K.C.\ Samuel R. Lamey, K.C.\ Joshua E. Bryson, BBA, B.A., LL.B.\ Derek R. Schnare, B.Sc. (Hon.), LL.B. Jodi D. Mailman, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B. Erin L. W...
AI summary The letter from Wells, Lamey, Bryson, Schnare & Mailman confirms the purchase of a property in Blandford, Lunenburg, and outlines legal details, including a restrictive covenant, a utility easement in favor of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, and access to the public highway. The firm also mentions the ordering of an owner title insurance policy.
Exhibit 4 June 15, 2026 - Email warning NSP about removed stakes and asking it to begin its process for easement interference.
AI summary An email from June 15, 2026, warns NSP about removed stakes and requests it to initiate a process regarding easement interference.
e 2(b) of the easment he signed in November of 2023 "The Grantor hereby covenants and agrees with NSPI that it will not: (b) disturb or otherwise interfere with 5h3 Distribution line or the easment. When I spoke to Mr. Neil on Thursday, th...
AI summary The text discusses a property owner's concerns about Nova Scotia Power's (NSP) need for permission to work on his property within an easement, and the owner's lawyer clarifying that NSP does not require such permission. The owner urges NSP to address the situation to avoid delays and additional costs.
Blandford 21 messages Resolve To: Jefferson Crabtree Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM Good afternoon, Jefferson, I wanted to provide you with an update on a recent development. I learned that your neighbour has stopped our pole contractor from...
AI summary Jefferson Crabtree disputes a neighbor's claim that an easement signed in 2023 was for residential use only, arguing that there is no legal distinction between residential and commercial easements. He attributes the neighbor's objection to personal issues rather than legal grounds and asserts that the easement is already valid, with the only remaining concern being crew safety.
Good afternoon, Just to give your detachment a heads up: Nova Scotia Power just told me they will be coming to install the poles through the registered easment tomorrow "between 8am and dusk". They advised that they will be bringing thier...
AI summary Jefferson Crabtree informs the RCMP that Nova Scotia Power will be installing power poles on his property the next day, potentially involving their corporate security team. He expresses concerns about the lengthy and costly installation process and the need for power before autumn. He hopes to avoid any disturbances and thanks the RCMP for their support.