Running with the Land

/ˈrʌnɪŋ wɪð ðə lænd/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Describes rights, privileges, or interests that are inseparably attached to and transfer with ownership of real property.
    The easement is running with the land and thus binds all future owners.

Forms

  • running with the land

Commentary

The phrase often appears in contexts concerning real property interests that bind successors; drafting should clarify intent for binding future owners.

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