Can a deed of easement be used on your own property?

However, other deeds of easement exist that allow someone to use part of your property, typically to conveniently access their own property or public lands with no other access. Some easement deeds may have come with a property when it was sold, such as driveway space shared by a neighbor or access roads in the rear.

Where do I go to get an easement for my house?

The title insurance report ordered by the real estate agent. The grant deed, or documents recorded separately and filed with the county. The county courthouse can indicate the office or department to contact. A property survey, which includes the location of utility company easements.

What does it mean to have utility easement on property?

Utility easements on property does not convey title to the property but grants “rights” of use and access by a utility company to service to land or property. On the flip side, granting a public utility easement restricts the property owner from fully and absolutely using the land and property as pleased.

When to use a prescriptive easement on a property?

A prescriptive easement allows the regular use of your property without your express permission, which typically occurs when your property was in use continuously without your objection. Whenever purchasing property, always research the deed for easements and determine the type before buying the land.

What do you need to know about an easement deed?

An easement deed allows a party that is not the owner to use a portion of the land. It is a written agreement between two parties that spells out what part of the property is available for access and how it may be used. Since you are granting an easement to your land, you can set any terms and conditions you like.

Where can I get a copy of an easement?

If you don’t have a copy of the deed that creates the easement, check with your recorder of deeds office, which is usually located in the county courthouse. Your deed should be recorded against the title to your property. Generally, you can request a copy for a small fee. Carefully read the deed.

How is an easement created and dissolved?

How is an easement created and dissolved? Easements are created when property owners are approached for permission to use their land. If an agreement is reached, it will be set in stone with a legal document such as a deed.

Can you add an easement to a subdivision title?

You can add an easement but you may have to have permits and/or local municipalities to approve your easement before recording. I have seen this many times. What should be done is either a simple subdivision for a lot line change or the creation of an easement. I will bet you money there is no easement in the title. The builder just screwed up.