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Originally Posted by jrref
I believe an "easement" is when a utility for example, is working on your property. In this case, I don't believe anyone here in the Villages owns the land all the way to the curb. That 6-10 ft area, not sure exactly the footage, is owned by the county even though we need to maintain it.
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Correct. An easement is where you own the property and someone else has a legal right to use it. A right-of-way is the strip of land adjacent to the road that you do not own, but you are legally required to maintain it. You need to cut the grass and to maintain part of the concrete driveway, even though you do not own this land. The right-of-way is not an easement. It is property owned by the county, or in some cases, by The Villages.