A property easement is the right to use the land of another
without having an ownership interest. There are two types of
easements granted to the benefited party-easement in gross
(exclusive easement) and appurtenant easement (non-exclusive
easement). An easement in gross is granted exclusively to an
individual or entity. When they sell the property, the future
owner does not benefit from the easement. An appurtenant
easement is usually a perpetual easement that runs with the land
and can be used by others. When the owner sells the property,
the future owner benefits. Properties must be located next to
each other for the appurtenant easement to be legal. Easements
are created in the following manner: - Grant or reservation. A
grant is a right to use the easement. A reservation is when the
owner reserves a portion of the land they are selling for their
use. - Implication. There is an implied covenant that you can
use the easement. - Necessity. Easements that prevent land from
being landlocked. Form of implied