What Does
Easement Mean?
Easement is the right to use someone else’s property for a specific purpose. It is a legal term that has implications in trenchless construction. For instance, one owner may have the legal right to access sewer pipes or other utilities that pass through the property of a neighbor.
Trenchlesspedia Explains Easement
Easements often become legal matters between neighbors with adjoining property. It is related to the term right of way, which is the legal right to travel across another person’s property. An easement may be assigned to another person through a will, deed or contract. There are also implied easements related to particular situations.
Before trenchless construction begins, it may be necessary to secure an easement to establish rights. Such prep work is part of the due diligence required for any project, which must be carefully addressed by the contract officer and worked out with city governance and property owners.