Prescriptive Easement in California: Laws, Requirements, and How to Stop One

by Schorr Law | May 5, 2026 | Easement, Ownership

Prescriptive Easements in California: What Neighbors Need to Know What Is a Prescriptive Easement? Prescriptive easement California law allows someone to gain legal use of another person’s property after five years of continuous, open, and unauthorized use. Think of...

When Does Easement Type Matter in California Property Disputes?

by Schorr Law | Apr 20, 2026 | Easement

Most easement issues in California do not create problems—until a dispute, property sale, or development decision brings the issue into focus. Easement type can directly affect who can use the property, whether those rights transfer to a new owner, and how the...

Prescriptive Easement in California: Laws, Examples & How to Challenge It

by Schorr Law | Apr 3, 2026 | Easement, Ownership, Property Dispute, Quiet Title

How to Establish (or Challenge) a Prescriptive Easement in California Property disputes between neighbors are common in California, especially when someone uses another person’s land for years without formal permission under California property law principles...

What Is an Easement Appurtenant in California? Property Law Guide

by Schorr Law | Mar 6, 2026 | Easement

Understanding Easements Appurtenant in California Property disputes in California often arise not from ownership itself, but from how land can legally be used. Even when property boundaries are clear, disagreements frequently occur over access rights, shared...

How to Stop Prescriptive Easement in California [Landlord Guide]

by WPHHAdmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Easement, Leases

How to Stop Prescriptive Easement Quick-Answer TL;DR California landlords can stop a prescriptive easement by disrupting any one element before the five-year mark. Interrupt continuity —install a fence, gate, or other barrier. Remove hostility —grant written,...

Understanding Right of Way Through Private Property in California

by WPHHAdmin | May 21, 2025 | Easement

Disputes regarding easements and right of way issues are fairly common in California. These matters can be particularly contentious when they involve private property. Whether you are a homeowner, prospective buyer, or property developer, understanding right of way...