See also jointure . Easement - Use of a portion of property for some stated purpose without remuneration. Easements are not estates in that they do not convey ownership, but rather the use of the property in so far as needed for the stated purpose. An example is the easement a city may have to dig up part of your land to repair the water main. Encumbrance - A burden on a property, generally one that affects the ability to transfer title, or one which affects the condition of the property.
Examples are liens, mortgages, taxes, easements, water rights, etc.
Enfeoff - To invest with an estate held in fee. Enfeoffment - Giving ownership in fee. A deed or legal document giving ownership in fee. Entail - To create a fee tail , or to create one from fee simple . Entry - Filing of the intention to get a land grant or patent.