An easement is a common finding during a title search, the crucial step in the homebuying process that confirms the seller’s legal ownership of the property and uncovers any claims or restrictions ...

Not every apparent prescriptive right vests. At first glance, a decades long encroachment might appear to be a shoo-in as an easement by prescription. However, encroaching structures built without ...

An easement — an interest in the land of another entitling the easement owner to a limited use or enjoyment of another’s land — can be established by a variety of theories. Among them are: Express ...

An easement grants someone access to your property for practical purposes or for other reasons. For example, your neighbors may have access to a path on your property to get to the beach. While ...

Types of Easements The three main categories of easements are appurtenant, gross and prescriptive. We’re going to tell you what these categories mean legally and then explain in plain English how they ...