An easement is a legal right allowing someone to use another person’s property for a specific purpose, such as accessing a road. The property benefiting from the easement is known as the dominant estate, while the property burdened by the easement is called the servient estate. Easements come in various forms, including right-of-way, water rights, and rights to light and air. They can be established through legal means or by agreement, and they can be permanent. However, they do not grant the holder ownership or the right to sell the property, only the right to use it for a specific purpose.
A necessary way easement is a type of legal easement that is crucial for the reasonable use of adjacent property, such as an easement that connects a piece of land to a road. The property that benefits from the easement is known as the dominant estate, while the property that bears the burden of the easement is referred to as the servient estate. For instance, a landlocked property owner may require a necessary way easement over a neighbouring property to gain access to a public road. Without this easement, the landlocked property would be unusable and inaccessible. In this scenario, the necessary way easement is indispensable for the reasonable use of the landlocked property, as it enables the property owner to access a public road, which is necessary for the property’s use and development. Although the neighbouring property is burdened by the easement, it is necessary for the reasonable use of the landlocked property.
A Necessary Way is a legal term that refers to a right of way that is essential for accessing a property.
The owner of the property that benefits from the Necessary Way has the right to use it.
No, the owner of the Necessary Way cannot restrict access to it as it is essential for accessing the property.
Yes, the owner of the property that benefits from the Necessary Way can be required to contribute to its maintenance.
Yes, a Necessary Way can be created by agreement between the parties involved.
Yes, a Necessary Way can be created by prescription if it has been used openly and continuously for a certain period of time.
Yes, a Necessary Way can be terminated if the property that benefits from it is sold or if the owner of the Necessary Way no longer needs it.
No, a Necessary Way cannot be widened or altered without the consent of the owner of the property that benefits from it.
No, a Necessary Way can only be used for the purpose of accessing the property that benefits from it.
If there is a dispute over a Necessary Way, it may be necessary to seek legal advice and potentially go to court to resolve the issue.
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This glossary post was last updated: 16th April 2024.
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