What is used to provide limited rights of access or use to a property by someone other than the owner?

Easements and rights of way are legal tools that grant limited access or usage rights to a property for individuals or entities other than the owner. These rights are typically established to allow for the passage of utilities, access to landlocked properties, or specific uses such as walking or driving over someone else's property.

An easement does not provide the holder ownership of the land but gives them the right to use it for a particular purpose. For example, a neighbor might have an easement that allows them to use a portion of adjacent land to access their home. Rights of way specifically refer to a type of easement that allows for transit over another person's land, often for roads or pathways.

In contrast, a property access agreement typically outlines specific terms for access between parties but may not carry the same legal weight or permanence as an easement. A tenancy agreement pertains to rental situations and the rights of tenants, which is unrelated to access rights for third parties. Condemnation rights involve governmental power to take private property for public use, which is also distinct from granting limited access or usage rights. Thus, easements and rights of way are the appropriate legal instruments for providing such limited use.