Dominant Tenement

In property law, a "dominant tenement" refers to a piece of land that has rights over another piece of land, known as the "servient tenement." These rights often involve access or use, such as a right of way or the right to use a resource like water. Essentially, the dominant tenement benefits from these rights, while the servient tenement must accommodate them. This relationship is important in real estate, particularly when discussing easements and how landowners can interact with each other regarding their properties.