What Is an Easement In Gross?
Easements allow the use of a piece of property by someone other than the owner without transferring ownership. An easement can either run with the land or be assigned to an individual. If the easement benefits an individual and is not tied to the land, it is known as an easement in gross. By contrast, appurtenant easements are linked to the land — when the land is sold, the easement continues with the land. This type of easement is recorded with the deed and title, whereas an easement in gross is not.
