Easement appurtenant

An easement appurtenant is a legal right that allows one property owner to use part of a neighboring property's land for a specific purpose, such as a driveway or path. It involves two properties: the "servient" estate (the land with the easement) and the "dominant" estate (the land benefiting from the easement). This right is tied to the property itself, so when the property is sold, the easement typically transfers with it. It provides practical access or utility without transferring ownership of the land involved.