servitutts

Servitutts, more commonly known as easements, are legal rights that allow a landowner to use another person's land for a specific purpose. These rights are typically registered on the title deeds of both properties involved. There are several types of easements, including rights of way, which grant access across a neighbor's property, and utility easements, which permit utility companies to run lines or pipes through a property. Easements can be created through express agreement, prescription (long-term use), or necessity.

The property that benefits from the easement is called the dominant tenement, while the property burdened by the easement is called the servient tenement. The easement holder has the right to use the servient tenement for the specified purpose, but they cannot interfere with the owner's use of their land beyond what is necessary for the easement. Easements are generally perpetual but can be terminated under certain conditions, such as abandonment, merger of ownership, or mutual agreement. It is crucial for landowners to understand any easements affecting their property to avoid disputes and ensure compliance with legal obligations.