what is an easement in gross 
an easement is a concept in real estate in which one party either an individual or organization gains the right to use another party s property in a defined way in some cases the holder of the easement pays the owner of the property for the right of usage in others it is created by state or local law and attached to the property such an easement may exist in perpetuity and be transferred when the property is sold encumbering the new owner 1an easement in gross also known as a personal easement attaches the right of use to a single individual or entity rather than to the property itself it is a personal interest in another person s land usually limited in scope and duration its terms including payment are negotiated between the property owner and the easement holder an easement in gross is often considered irrevocable for the life of the holder but it is usually rendered void if the owner sells the property upon which the easement request was based 2