Edward L. Wilson

30.9.06

For many years, parties have created various legal tools to grant others the right to use a portion of their lands. Prior to the imposition of statutory controls on the subdivision and leasing of land, this could simply be accomplished by the property owner granting exclusive possession over a portion of their land to a tenant by way of a lease. In many situations, rather than a fee simple or leasehold subdivision, the goals of the parties can be achieved by the granting of an easement in favour of one party by the other.