Agricultural easements

Agricultural easements play a crucial role in farming operations, ensuring essential services and infrastructure can be maintained without disputes.

Whether you need to establish, modify, or challenge an easement, understanding the legal framework is essential to protecting your property rights and ensuring smooth agricultural operations.

What are agricultural easements and why do they matter?

Agricultural easements are legal agreements granting one party the right to use another’s land for farming-related purposes, such as access to water, roads, or other essential resources. These agreements are crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of agricultural businesses and can be permanent or temporary, depending on the needs of the landowner and the farm.  They are normally documented in the form of a deed of easement and registered against the land registry titles that benefit from them, as well as those titles that are burdened by them.

Why agricultural easements are crucial for farming success

Agricultural easements prevent potential restrictions on farming operations that could arise from disputes or unclear land use rights. These easements ensure access to critical resources, allowing agricultural businesses to continue running without interruptions. By formalising these agreements, easements help reduce disputes between neighbours, offering both clarity and legal certainty.

Without easements, farmers may face disruptions or roadblocks in their operations, which can harm productivity and lead to legal issues. Easements provide vital protection for farmers by securing the rights they need to carry out necessary activities on the land.

How can Moore Barlow help with agricultural easements?

Moore Barlow’s solicitors are well-versed in agricultural easements, assisting landowners in creating legally binding agreements that protect their interests. Here’s how we can help:

Drafting legally sound agreements and deeds: Our team ensures your easements are comprehensive, clear, and tailored to your farming needs.

Resolving easement disputes: If conflicts arise over access or other rights, we work to resolve them efficiently and protect your farm operations.

Securing proper land registry documentation: We ensure your easements are correctly documented and legally binding through the Land Registry.

Managing long-term easements: Our solicitors assist with maintaining easement agreements, ensuring they evolve as required to meet changing farming needs.