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Easement

Also called: right of way · access easement

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PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION

A nonpossessory right to use or control part of another person’s real property for a specified purpose.

What it means in practice.

Easements can address access, utilities, parking, drainage and many other rights.

Why it matters.

An easement can materially affect development, operations and value even when title is otherwise clear.

Additional notes.

Easements can address access, utilities, parking, drainage and many other rights.

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