Easement Disputes

An ‘easement’ is a legal right which is exercised over a parcel of land (known as the “servient” land) for the benefit of another parcel of land (the “dominant” land).

Easements can take many forms: the most common include a right of way for specific or general purposes; a right to lay cables, pipes or other service media under adjacent land; a right to discharge or drain water on or into neighbouring land; a right of support; and a right to receive light.

These rights can be significant to the owners of both parcels of land and disputes can, and indeed frequently do, arise relating to the nature, scope and extent of such rights as well as whether they exist at all.

Easement disputes often arise when, for instance, the right is interfered with such as when a right of way is blocked or altered or, alternatively, when a route of access falls into disrepair and a party fails to repair it or pay their contribution towards its upkeep. 

How can we help you?

Knowing what rights you have, how far they extend, what you are and are not permitted to do as well as consider any maintenance or payment obligations is not always easy. Our team of property litigation solicitors has combined experience in advising on easements spanning decades and will help guide you through your rights and advise you on enforcement options if those rights have been infringed.  We have experience of seeking compensation for any infringement upon rights and obtaining a court order, known as an injunction, that prohibits any interference with the easement.

We have an enviable track record in this area, so if we can be of any assistance then please contact our team on 0345 646 0406 or fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch.