property easements: Easements, Encroachments and Getting Along with the Neighbors - 10/25/09 03:42 AM
A client recently asked about the term "easement" on a listing sheet.  He wanted to know if it was anything to be concerned about.
Having an easement on your property simply means that someone else has a right to use it for a specific purpose.   An example of this would be that your neighbors have an easement to walk over your driveway to get to their property or that the electric company has a right to get to a set of nearby meters.
Easements are quite common. They grant access of your land to other parties like utility companies, often to provide service or … (6 comments)