Prescriptive Easements: What Are They?
A prescriptive easement is a legal right enjoyed over another’s freehold property and which is obtained through long use. It is similar to adverse possession, but in this case relates to a right to use another person’s property in a particular way rather than claiming ownership of the land. The long use is combined with a belief (often a fallacy) that the right was originally granted in a deed.
More…
Chartered Legal Executive Cathy Buck. Adams Harrison Haverhill office
To get a copy of Cathy’s full article please send us a message via our contact form below.