Addressing Easement Disputes

Last updated on May 19, 2025

If you are involved in an easement dispute in La Mesaor the surrounding area, you know you need a resolution. However, these disputes can be complex, leaving you unsure of your legal rights or how the law will address the situation and making mistakes can increase your troubles.

That is when you should get in touch with The McMillan Law Firm, APC. I am attorney Scott McMillan, and I have been providing trusted real estate legal services in Southern California for more than 20 years. I offer free consultations and provide personalized service. When you need an easement lawyer, call me. Se habla español.

What Is An Easement?

An easement is an agreement that allows someone who does not own the property to use it in a specific way. Some easements are used for utility companies, while others are for land access such as a shared driveway.

Types Of Easements

California recognizes four main categories of easements:

• Express easements
• Implied easements
• Prescriptive easements
• Easements of necessity

Some easements are just personal arrangements between two property owners, while others “run with the land” and are essentially part of the property itself – meaning they have to be upheld even if that property is sold.

Common Easement Disputes

The specifics of your easement dispute will be unique to your case, but some common examples include:

• Boundary disputes: These often happen in areas where boundaries are not properly defined or are unclear.
• Easement maintenance conflicts: In some cases, two property owners will disagree over which person is responsible for maintaining and upkeeping an easement such as a driveway they both share.
• Termination of easements: Disputes can arise when one property owner wants to end the agreement or terminate the easement, but the other objects to it and wants it to stay in place.
• Misuse of easement: Disagreements can arise over how a person is allowed to use the property once the easement is in place. They generally cannot alter the property in any way or restrict access by another party.

As an experienced easement lawyer, I can handle all of these issues and more.

Call Now For A Consultation

To meet with a seasoned easement dispute attorney, call my California office 619-577-4533 or use the online contact form to set up your free consultation today. I look forward to working with you.