What Are The Rights Of An Easement Holder?
Yes. Your property is benefitted by an easement for ingress and egress and is referred to as the “dominant estate”. Your neighbor’s property is burdened by the easement and is known as the “servient estate”. Although the easement is situated on your neighbor’s property, and he and his tenants have a right to use it, they must not obstruct it or interefere with your use of it. You should see a lawyer because this is a civil matter. You can’t call the police – you can, but they will tell you its a civil matter. It’s not criminal trespass – it’s not your property. You will have to sue your neighbor and get an injunction to prohibit him from obstructing the easement. The first step, however, is to send something in writing to the neighbor advising him that his tenants are obstructing the easement. If the practice doesn’t cease and desist, you will have no alternative but to start a lawsuit. You may wish to advise the neighbor first to keep good relations, because a letter from a lawyer out
