Land law Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is an easement?
A
A legal right which allows one landowner to use another landowner’s property for a specific purpose
2
Q
In other words, an easement…
A
Grants a right to access or use of another’s property
3
Q
What are examples of an easement?
A
- Right of way
- Utility easement
- Right to light
4
Q
What is a right of way (easement)?
A
A right to cross a neighbour’s property on foot or by vehicle
5
Q
What is a utility easement?
A
The right for a utility company to enter your property for maintenance of underground pipes or cables
6
Q
What is a right to light (easement)?
A
A right to prevent a neighbour from building anything that would block sunlight from your property
7
Q
How are easements created?
A
- Express grant (written agreement between landowners)
- Prescription (Long term, continuous and open use of the land without objection)
- Necessity (essential for access to land that would otherwise be landlocked)
8
Q
Is an easement permanent, and does it run with the land?
A
Yes to both (it transfers with the ownership of the property)
