kauttakäyttöoikeus

Kauttakäyttöoikeus, often translated as "right of way" or "easement" in English, refers to a legal right that allows a person or entity to use another person's land for a specific purpose, even though they do not own the land. This right is typically established through a legal agreement or by prescription, meaning it has been used openly and continuously for a certain period as defined by law. Common examples of kauttakäyttöoikeus include rights of way for access to a property that is landlocked, or utility easements that permit companies to run power lines, water pipes, or other infrastructure across private land.

The holder of the kauttakäyttöoikeus has the right to perform specific actions on the servient land, which is the property burdened by the easement. However, this right is limited to the scope defined in the easement agreement or by law. The landowner, while still owning the property, cannot obstruct or interfere with the granted right. The creation, extent, and termination of kauttakäyttöoikeus are governed by property law and vary by jurisdiction. It is a crucial concept in land use and property rights, ensuring necessary access and infrastructure can be established without requiring outright land ownership.