Establishment of Easement Rights on Real Estate for the Construction of Electricity Infrastructure Cover Image

Учредяване на сервитутни права върху недвижими имоти за изграждане на електроенергийна инфраструктура
Establishment of Easement Rights on Real Estate for the Construction of Electricity Infrastructure

Author(s): Lyubomir Tsvetanov
Subject(s): Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Икономически университет - Варна
Keywords: Easement; Energy infrastructure; Real Estate
Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the legal order and possibilities provided by the Bulgarian legislation for construction of electricity infrastructure through establishment of easement rights upon real estate. The legal nature of easements is explained as well as their origin since their emergence as part of Roman civil law and development over the years to present day. Procedures for construction and subsequent operation of energy sites and adjacent infrastructure are examined in detail. The regulation of compensations for easement right for respective property owners is explained. Based on the possibilities provided by the legal framework, are summarized the advantages, limitations and perspectives of this legal order for the construction of electricity infrastructure in Bulgaria.