Public Easement

A public easement is a legal right that allows the public to use a specific portion of private property, usually for purposes like access to a road, path, or utility lines. The property owner still maintains ownership and can use the land, but must allow public access as defined by the easement. Common examples include sidewalks, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. The easement ensures that the public can benefit from certain uses of the land, while property owners have limitations on how they can use that section of their property.