Easement disputes are a common issue for property owners in Ontario. An easement is a legal right that allows someone to use another person’s land for a specific purpose. A good example would be on a property where a driveway is made a legal easement to access a property that is landlocked or further inland away from the main roads. Unlike a simple permission that can be revoked at any time, an easement remains in place even if the property is sold to a new owner. Because easements affect how land can be used, they can influence property values and lead to disputes between neighbours when they aren’t clearly outlined or the boundaries understood.