Easement vs. Access

A property does not have much use if you cannot get access to it. When it comes to getting to a property, two words are important to understand: easement and access.

Easement: gives a person other than the owner access to or a right of way over the homeowner’s property. Common easements allow for utilities and roads.

Access: although landlocked property can be sold, the lack of access must be disclosed to the buyer. Failure of the public record to disclose a right of access to the land will be noted in the title commitment.

If you ever have concern about easements and access to the property, help your customer review the survey and the title commitment in conjunction with your Title professional.

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