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Yes. It means "Advantage, convenience; something serving as a convenience. It is also a legal term meaning "Acquired right or privilege of using something not one's own." (source: Oxford Illustrated Dictionary 1977)Answer/ClarificationYes, easement is a word. It's a very important word in the Law of Property. The commonly understood and basic definition is a right in land owned by another person for a specified purpose. Examples would be an access easement, easement for installation of utilities, aqueduct easement, flowage easement, sewer easement or parking easement. In addition to the common definition of easement there are many other types in law such as easement by prescription, affirmative easement, easement by implication, easement by necessity, etc.
An ingress-egress easement primarily grants the right to access a property, typically for entry and exit purposes. Using the easement for other purposes, such as storage or parking, generally requires additional legal permission or a separate agreement, as the easement's scope is usually limited to access. Violating these terms can lead to legal disputes with the property owner who granted the easement. Always consult the specific easement agreement and local laws for clarification.
Generally, parking on an access easement is not allowed unless that right was specifically granted in the document that created the easement. You need to review that document to determine what rights were granted regarding the access easement.
No, you cannot park on a right of way easement as it is meant for passage and access, not for parking.
Yes, if you are blocking your neighbor's free access or causing any inconvenience. Even if you own the property you own it subject to your neighbor's right to use it. Neither one of you can park on the driveway so as to block the other party.
The following information is general in nature. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real property law in your jurisdiction if the problem cannot be addressed by the following. There are several steps you can take and you should act immediately. You should make certain you know the correct location of your property line and that your property line is clearly marked. You should take some photos showing your neighbor's vehicle parked on your property and make certain the property line is visible in the photos. You should send a friendly, polite, businesslike registered letter along with a photo explaining that the car is parked on your property and request that neighbor not use your property for parking their car. Make certain the letter is to the point and friendly since you may need to use it as evidence later. Request the neighbor stop parking on your property immediately and keep monitoring the situation. If your request is ignored then you should consult with an attorney about taking a stronger position.
If it's on your property, why don't you be a good neighbor and try to keep the peace in your neighborhood and just ask them to move it. If they don't then call a tow truck.
Yes you can, just by parking your vehicle at the end of the driveway where the strangers are unable to pull their vehicle onto your driveway. Yes, if you build a gate on the inside of your property line and clear of the public property "easement". Of course, that answer is dependant on the local regulations.
In Pennsylvania, it is generally legal to park in a private driveway unless otherwise specified by the property owner or local ordinances. Property owners have the right to determine who can park on their driveway, and unauthorized parking may lead to towing or other enforcement actions. It is advisable to always seek permission from the property owner before parking in a private driveway.
If your neighbor is consistently parking across your driveway, it's best to address the issue calmly and directly. You could approach them and politely explain how it affects your ability to enter and exit your property. Most people appreciate open communication and may not realize the inconvenience they're causing. If the problem persists, consider checking local parking regulations or discussing it with your homeowners' association if applicable.
Take him to civil court and have the court issue a court order. Once the court order is issued, he cannot, by law, park on your property.
You should discuss the situation with an attorney. If the neighbors have been using your land for years and you didn't act they may have a claim of adverse possession or may have a acquired some type of easement rights. You need to speak with an attorney who specializes in real estate law under your particular state laws.