{"id":72240,"date":"2025-06-15T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=72240"},"modified":"2025-07-21T08:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:38:30","slug":"what-is-an-easement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-an-easement\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Easement in Real Estate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Key takeaways:<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>In real estate, an <\/b><b>easement<\/b><b> is a legal right that allows someone to use part of another person&#8217;s property for a specific purpose.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easement grants use, not ownership. The property owner still owns the land, but another party has limited rights to use it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of easement agreements that can affect property owners differently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some easements last indefinitely (often tied to the land), while others end when the need or agreement ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve found the perfect house, you may be surprised that you have to work around a property easement. You\u2019ll want to include learning about any easements among your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/buy\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steps to buying a house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because the rights granted by an easement could affect your privacy and future plans for the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg\" alt=\"An easement grants someone else the limited right to use your land for a specific purpose\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1b_What-is-a-Property-Easement-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an easement around a property?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easement is a legal right to use another person&#8217;s property for a specific purpose, even though the property remains in the owner&#8217;s possession. Easements are commonly attached to the deed of a property and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmortgage.com\/learn\/easement\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">affect how the land is used<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Easements allow limited rights to use your land<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for purposes like shared driveways, utility company <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access to cables and piping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or reaching nearby land. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, an easement can be unfavorable, such as when it allows someone to cross your property to reach theirs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a rundown of the most common types of easements used in real estate today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common types of easements\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different easements have consequences and required actions based on the terms of each easement. Here is a list of the most common easements that can affect you as a property owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg\" alt=\"Utility easements gives public utilities \u2013 gas, electric, water, and cable\/internet companies \u2013 the right to access and maintain equipment on your property\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_What-is-a-Property-Easement-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utility easement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allows utility companies to access your land for necessary infrastructure, with limited use and restrictions like avoiding interference with lines.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public easement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grants the public access to parts of your land, such as sidewalks, without transferring ownership.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easement appurtenant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tied to the property itself, this easement stays in place through ownership changes and benefits a neighboring property.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easement in gross:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Given to a person or entity (not land), it can\u2019t be transferred without consent and often ends when the holder dies or sells.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implied easement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unwritten but legally recognized due to long-term, consistent use with mutual understanding between parties.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prescriptive easement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Created through continuous, open, and unchallenged use of someone\u2019s land over time.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><b>Easement by necessity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Granted when access through another\u2019s land is absolutely required, often in landlocked property situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg\" alt=\"Dealing with a negative easement\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-226x150.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-951x630.jpg 951w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_What-is-a-Property-Easement-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I avoid buying a home with an easement?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, there is no reason to avoid buying because of an easement. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, homebuyers should check for easements before purchasing. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-does-a-real-estate-attorney-do\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate attorney<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.titleforward.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">title company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help by conducting a search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find property easements yourself, check county land records, utility companies, and request a property survey. You can also ask the owner for a warranty deed, which confirms legal ownership and lists any easements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a property has an easement, find out if it&#8217;s the dominant or servient property before <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/how-to-make-an-offer-on-a-house\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making an offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dominant owners can use the easement as needed; servient owners must allow access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the disadvantage of an easement?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easement can limit how you use your property, such as preventing construction or landscaping in certain areas. It may also reduce property value or create privacy concerns if others have access rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the most common easement?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility easements are the most common. They allow service providers to install and maintain power lines, water pipes, or cables. These are typically permanent and affect nearly all residential properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is an easement on land?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easement on land is a legal right that allows someone else to use a portion of your property for a specific purpose. It does not transfer ownership but can impact how the land is used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can a property owner block an easement?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain types of easements, such as prescriptive easements, are easier to challenge than others, such as utility easements. Utility or public easements generally cannot be blocked without risking legal consequences. <\/span><b>Blocking a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/landvalues.acres.com\/beginners-guide-property-easements-land-real-estate\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>property easement<\/b><\/a><b> may lead to lawsuits or court orders to restore access.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Redfin does not provide legal advice.<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from a licensed attorney.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title Forward is an affiliate of Redfin. You are not required to use their services. See our<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/afba\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliated Business Disclosure<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering what an easement is? 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