What is an easement?

An easement is a right given by a property owner that allows someone else to use their land in some way. This type of right can be limited in duration or scope, but it generally allows the holder of the easement to access, maintain, or use the property in some fashion. In California, easements are often used to grant access to property, such as public utility lines, or to allow a property owner to maintain an encroachment on another property. An easement may also be used to allow a neighbor to pass over a piece of property or to allow a property owner to maintain a view from their property. Easements can also be created in various ways, such as through mutual agreement, contract, or through a grant from a government or court. Easements can also be extinguished, meaning that the easement rights previously granted are no longer valid.

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