easement legal definition

A right of use of another’s land for a particular purpose; for example, an easement permitting a person to cross another’s land to fish in a pond located there, or use of a common driveway. 

An easement that grants another the right to perform certain related actions on the property.

An easement that benefits another property; for example, a right to pass across land to reach a neighboring tract.

A statutory or natural encumbrance that occurs in situations such as its being necessary to cross anotherÂ’s land in order to gain access to water or to a road.

An easement that benefits an individual who does not necessarily own any adjoining land; for example, an easement permitting someone to hunt or fish on the property.

n An easement imposed by law where it is clear that the parties to a transaction intended an easement to exist, even if not specifically stated.

An easement that prohibits the property owner from performing some action.

An easement gained by the uninterrupted occupation of a another personÂ’s land for a statutory period, often equal to that required for adverse possession.