In Michigan, an easement is a legal right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose. Easements can be created in several ways, including by agreement between the property owners, by prescription (through long and continuous use), or by necessity (when there is no other way to access a property).
For example, a utility company may have underground wires and an agreement that it can come onto your property at any time to work on them. We recommend consulting with or hiring a real estate law expert if you have questions or concerns about easements in Michigan, as the laws and procedures can be complex.