by rstrohmh

Question by nononorm: Is a well with pump or electric service considered “Land Improvement”?
Our tribe provides 25 year homesite leases at no charge to tribal members. A member had his lease terminated for a number of reasons and is seriously disgruntled. The lease terms specify that land improvements stay with the property. The former leaseholder removed the well pump and casing and had the electric service pole disconnected/removed. The complication is that a second home is dependent on the well for their water. The tribe awarded me the site lease–I don’t particularly want it and would prefer to not be in the middle of the drama, but the second homeowner is looking to me to help solve his problem. I imagine that I am the only one that would have standing to take the disgruntled member to court. On the other hand, if the actions of the former leaseholder were illegal, would the second homeowner (also a member) have standing? The starting point in my mind is to determine if the actions are illegal.
Should I file a complaint with the tribal police or in tribal court? Also, is there a reference I can use… preferably federal (U.S.)

Best answer:

Answer by WRG
Of course it is.

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