Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: easements

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Easements can only be granted by the owner of the property or a court of law. Once a permanent easement is granted it cannot be taken away if it "runs with the land". Temporary easements generally have a timeframe and expire when the timeframe expires.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.