Real Estate Easements Sometimes Override Private Property Rights

Your name may be on the deed, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the public can’t use part of your land. Many properties have easements, which means someone has the legal right to use part of the land. An example is when one homeowner cannot access his property unless he crosses a neighbor’s driveway. Generally, easements exist with the permission of landowners. But the case described in this article illustrates that sometimes, the landowner… more