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Easement in Gross: Facilitating the Passage of Power Lines

Las servidumbres proporcionan derechos de paso o uso de la tierra de otra persona, sin que el usuario obtenga la propiedad legal. Uno de los tipos de servidumbres más comunes es la «easement in gross» o servidumbre en especie.

¿Qué es una «Easement in Gross»?

En términos simples, una «easement in gross» es una servidumbre que grants rights to a specific entity or person, not to a property itself. This means that the easement holder has the right to use the land, but does not become the legal owner of it.

Practical example

Un ejemplo típico de una «easement in gross» es cuando A utility company, such as an electric company, needs to establish power lines through private property. In this scenario, the easement is granted to the utility company to allow power lines to pass through the owner's land. This allows the utility to access and maintain its lines efficiently, without owning the property itself.

Importancia de las «Easements in Gross»

Easements in kind are tools key to ensuring that public infrastructure, such as power lines, can operate smoothly without incurring costly legal problems or the need to purchase land. It is important to understand how these easements work as they play a critical role in the efficient use of land and the provision of essential services.

Conclusion

En resumen, una «easement in gross» es una servidumbre que otorga derechos de paso o uso a una entidad o persona específica, sin otorgarles la propiedad legal de la tierra. Estas servidumbres son comunes en situaciones donde las empresas de servicios públicos necesitan acceso a propiedades privadas para mantener infraestructuras esenciales, como líneas eléctricas. El entendimiento de estos conceptos es crucial en el mundo de los bienes raíces y la infraestructura moderna.

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As the author, I am a licensed real estate professional under Keller Williams, holding Brokerage DRE License Number: #02197031. However, it is important to note that my expertise is in the field of real estate, and not in legal or tax matters. The insights and opinions shared on this blog are based on my experiences and knowledge in the real estate industry and should be treated as general guidance rather than definitive legal or tax advice.

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