Easement Law

Easement law governs rights to use someone else's property for a specific purpose. It can be seen as a limited permission that allows one property owner (the easement holder) to use a part of another person’s property (the servient estate) without owning it. Common examples include pathways, utility lines, or drainage systems. Easements can be created through agreements, necessity, or long-term use. They remain attached to the property, even if it changes ownership, and typically come with conditions specifying how the easement can be used and maintained.