Understanding Easements in Maine: Your Rights and Responsibilities 🤝 In Maine, easements are a common feature of property ownership, granting specific rights to individuals or entities to use another person's land for a defined purpose. These rights can range from accessing a shared driveway to running utility lines across a property. However, disputes often arise when easement boundaries are unclear or when one party violates the terms of the agreement. Understanding the different types of easements and your associated rights and responsibilities is the first step in resolving such conflicts. Types of Easements in Maine Maine law recognizes several types of easements, each with its own set of rules and implications: 🔑 Easement Appurtenant: This type of easement benefits a specific parcel of land (the dominant estate) and burdens another (the servient estate). It's "runs with the land," meaning it automatically transfers with the property when i...