HomeWhat Is an Easement, and How Do They Work?Here are a few factors to keep an eye on if you’re thinking of buying a home with an easement in place.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAn easement grants another person, entity, or business the legal right to access or use someone else’s property. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service10/31/2025|Updated: 10/31/20250:00X 1By Larissa Runkle Bankrate.comAn easement is a common finding during a title search, the crucial step in the homebuying process that confirms the seller’s legal ownership of the property and uncovers any claims or restrictions tied to it.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWhere Americans Want to Travel in 2026 Is ‘Not so Obvious,’ Says SkyscannerNov 14, 2025Lake Tahoe Resort Ranked Among Best in World. What Makes It a Top Place to Stay?Nov 14, 20255 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026Nov 13, 2025Feeling Right at Home in ScotlandNov 12, 2025