Easement in Nevada
State-specific overview · Property & Real Estate
Nevada permits easements by prescription after five years of open, uninterrupted, and hostile use.
How Nevada treats Easement
Nevada's five-year prescriptive easement period is one of the shortest in the nation. The use must be open, visible, continuous, and without the owner's permission (hostile). Easements can also be created by express written agreement, implication from prior use, or necessity. Nevada courts enforce utility easements strictly and require clear language defining the scope and location of the easement right.
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 Nevada.