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Two homes.

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One access route.

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The rear owner needs to reach the public

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street.

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In this example, an access easement allows that

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owner to travel along this driveway, across the

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front parcel.

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Follow the route from the street to the

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rear home.

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The rear parcel receives the access benefit.

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The front parcel carries the burden of allowing

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that use.

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But watch what does not change.

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The front owner still owns the land beneath

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the route.

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The easement gives a right to use it

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for the permitted purpose.

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It does not transfer ownership of the strip.

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Quick check:

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does using a neighbor's driveway mean you own

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it?

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No.

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Remember the distinction:

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a right to use, not ownership of the

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land.