Servitude
A right allowing certain use of, access over, or restrictions on land, usually affecting the property and often appearing in title or deeds records.
Definition
Servitude questions should be checked against the title deed, diagrams, servitude agreement, deeds registry records, access or utility use, municipal or water-service context, neighbouring property documents, transfer papers, and any dispute about interference or maintenance. The wording and registration record usually matter more than a casual description of the route or use.
Key takeaways
A right allowing certain use of, access over, or restrictions on land, usually affecting the property and often appearing in title or deeds records.
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Common situations
Servitude dispute
Access road dispute
Title deed condition
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What does Servitude mean?
A right allowing certain use of, access over, or restrictions on land, usually affecting the property and often appearing in title or deeds records.
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