Easements play a critical role in defining property rights and land use, often shaping how real estate may be accessed, developed, or restricted. Whether an easement enhances or diminishes the value of a parcel can depend on how it is created, interpreted, and enforced. This CLE program provides a comprehensive overview of easement law and its practical implications for landowners, developers, and practitioners.

The course will address the various methods by which easements arise, including express agreements, implied rights, and creation by operation of law. Participants will also examine key considerations in drafting, evaluating, and challenging easements, as well as the legal standards governing their modification or termination. The program concludes with a discussion of how easements may be extinguished, with or without the consent of the easement holder, and the risks and strategies associated with each approach.