Easement by prescription

Easement by prescription is a legal way to obtain the right to use someone else’s property through continuous, open, and obvious use over a long period, typically established by law. Essentially, if you’ve used a specific part of another’s land without permission, openly and consistently for a statutory period (often 10-20 years), you might acquire a legal right to continue that use. This process recognizes long-term, uninterrupted use and can grant access or rights that resemble ownership, even if there was no formal agreement initially.