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Yes, I can provide information about rights of way and easements.

Rights of Way

A right of way is a legal right to pass through someone else's property. It can be granted for various purposes, such as:

1. Public Rights of Way: These allow the general public to use paths across private land, often for walking, cycling, or riding.
2. Private Rights of Way: These are granted to specific individuals or entities, like neighbors or utility companies, allowing them access across private land to their own property or for servicing utilities.

Easements

An easement is a legal right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose. Easements can be categorized into several types:

1. Express Easements: Clearly defined and created through a written contract between parties.
2. Implied Easements: Arise from circumstances or necessity, even if not written down.
3. Prescriptive Easements: Gained through long-term, uninterrupted use of the property, similar to adverse possession.
4. Easements in Gross: Benefit a specific person or entity rather than a parcel of land, such as a utility company.

Key Points

• Easements typically run with the land, meaning they remain in effect even if the property changes ownership.
• The property owner retains ownership of the land, but the easement holder has the right to use it for the specified purpose.
• Disputes over rights of way and easements can arise, often requiring legal intervention to resolve.

If you have specific questions or need details on a particular aspect of rights of way or easements, feel free to ask!