Easement Problems
When purchasing property, buyers are usually more concerned about easements that cross or burden the property they are considering than they are about the nature and scope of the benefiting easement that allows them to access the property. When the time comes for closing, the closing agent shows the buyer a map and the portion of the title report that identifies the easements crossing the property (and other clouds on the title). However, unless there is some type of maintenance agreement, the easement that benefits the subject property (and provides access) will usually not appear on the title report. It takes additional research to locate those documents and read the full content and legal description of the easement.
Aug 6, 2026
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