TL;DR
A construction easement is a temporary legal right allowing a contractor to enter, cross, or stage on property the owner does not control, most often a neighbor's land, while work is performed. It is negotiated in writing, sometimes for a fee, and spells out duration, the area used, insurance, and restoration of lawn, fence, or pavement afterward.
What it means
A construction easement is a temporary legal right allowing a contractor to enter, cross, or stage on property the owner does not control, most often a neighbor's land, while work is performed. It is negotiated in writing, sometimes for a fee, and spells out duration, the area used, insurance, and restoration of lawn, fence, or pavement afterward. Tight-lot projects like foundation excavation, scaffolding for siding, or crane setup commonly require one, and starting work without it invites trespass claims and stop-work orders.
Where it sits in the glossary
Construction easement is part of the Trade jargon group inside the ProFix Directory glossary. Browse every term in this category from the glossary index.
Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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