Browse easement laws A–Z

Every state profile in one alphabetical list, so you can jump straight to your state instead of searching page by page. 50 states carry an in-depth sourced analysis with elements, pitfalls, and a real cited case; 101 county guides sit underneath them with local recording rules.

Where our coverage is deepest

All 51 states have a law page. 50 carry the full sourced analysis - distinctive rule, elements, pitfalls, a worked example and a real published case. Alongside county recording rules. Select a state to open its page.

In-depth analysis + county rules (50)
County recording rules researched (0)
Statewide reference (1)

Hover or tab across the map to preview a state’s prescriptive period and county coverage. The full A–Z list sits below with the same information in text.

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Florida
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 20 years · 10 county guides · 3 with recording rules

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Georgia
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 20 years · 3 county guides · 1 with recording rules

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Hawaii
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 20 years · 1 county guide

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Louisiana
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 30 years · 1 county guide

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Pennsylvania
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 21 years · 4 county guides · 2 with recording rules

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Rhode Island
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 10 years · 1 county guide

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Utah
In-depth analysis
Prescriptive period: 20 years · 1 county guide · 1 with recording rules

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County lookup . Enter your county or city for its recording rules, strip widths, and dispute steps.
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Easement FAQ . Widths, recording numbers, and how to dispute a strip.
County easement guides . Local recording offices, fees, and formatting rules.

General educational reference only. Prescription periods and their exceptions change, and several states set the period by case law rather than by statute. Read the linked official code and consult a licensed attorney in that state before relying on any of it.