Easement in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Property & Real Estate
Connecticut enforces easements by deed and recognizes implied easements from prior use patterns when land is subdivided.
How Connecticut treats Easement
Connecticut courts commonly find implied easements when a property owner subdivides land and the prior use pattern suggests an easement was intended to benefit the new parcel. Express easements must be in writing and recorded to bind future owners. Connecticut also recognizes easements by necessity, allowing access across neighboring land when a property would otherwise be landlocked.
The general definition of Easement
The right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, like crossing it or running utilities.
An easement gives one person or entity the legal right to use another person's property in a limited way. For example, a utility company might have an easement to run electric lines under your yard, or a neighbor might have an easement to cross your land to reach their property. The property owner still owns the land but cannot prevent the easement holder from exercising their right.
Read the full Easement entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.