Understanding Easements in Real Estate

What is an easement? An easement is defined as a party’s right to lawfully use the real property of another.  Easements are frequently associated with access related rights such as the use of right-of-ways or driveways. However, easements can include other types of...

Restrictive Covenants Enforceability

Are restrictive covenants on real property always enforceable? Tennessee courts generally do not favor restrictions on the use of real property. Tennessee’s courts have noted that restrictive covenants are “to be strictly construed with all doubts resolved in favor of...