Lee Lefkowitz secured a critical victory for a developer moving forward with a 185-unit multifamily project in Orange County. The project required a sewer connection utilizing a municipal sewer easement that crossed a neighboring private property. Despite not raising any objections during the approval process, the neighboring property owner later sued, claiming trespass and seeking a preliminary injunction to halt construction.
The Zarin & Steinmetz team successfully opposed the injunction, and the court denied the neighbor’s motion in its entirety. This ruling allows the developer to proceed with the necessary sewer connection without further delays, ensuring that the project remains on track.
The decision reinforces the rights of developers to complete essential infrastructure improvements when acting within approved municipal easements, preventing baseless legal challenges from disrupting major housing projects.
