What is an Easement?

In simple words, an easement is a right held over a property by someone other than the owner of that property. An example of an easement could be a right of way permitting the owner of a property to access

Should I complete a title search before signing the offer to make sure there are no easements on title?

Usually, title searches are completed after the agreement of purchase and sale is signed and prior to the title search date noted on the agreement of purchase and sale. In certain circumstances, however, you may wish to complete a title

What should a buyer do if an easement is detected on title after entering into the Agreement of Purchase and Sale?

The answer depends on the nature of the easement. First, it will need to be determined whether the easement is for drainage, storm or sanitary sewers, public utility lines, telecommunication lines or cable television lines. S. 10(d) of the standard OREA