Servidões

Servidões, also known as servidão de passagem or servidão de trânsito, are legal rights granted to individuals or entities to use a portion of someone else's property for a specific purpose, typically for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, or utilities. These rights are established through legal agreements, often involving the property owner and the user, and are registered in public land records.

Servidões are commonly used for various purposes, including:

1. Access roads: Allowing vehicles to access a property from a public road.

2. Pedestrian paths: Providing safe passage for people to cross private property.

3. Utility lines: Enabling the installation and maintenance of water, electricity, or gas lines across private land.

The establishment of a servidão requires mutual agreement between the property owner and the user, as well as the approval of local authorities. Once granted, the servidão becomes a permanent right, allowing the user to continue using the designated portion of the property for the specified purpose, regardless of changes in property ownership.

Servidões are an essential tool in land use planning, enabling efficient and safe access to properties and utilities while respecting private property rights. However, they can also lead to disputes and conflicts, particularly when the use of the servidão becomes excessive or when the property owner seeks to modify or terminate the agreement. In such cases, legal recourse may be necessary to resolve the issues.