Utility Easement Agreement (Short Form)

by Practical Law Real Estate

A short form utility easement agreement for a voluntary transaction between a landowner and a utility company or governmental agency. This Standard Document grants a perpetual easement, intended to be a covenant running with the land, providing an interest in real property for the construction, reconstruction, and ongoing maintenance of utility facilities. It outlines the grantee's key rights, such as constructing and operating the facilities, clearing obstructions, and accessing the property. This agreement also defines the easement area and establishes significant restrictions on the grantor's use of the encumbered land, while detailing the rights the landowner reserves for purposes not inconsistent with the easement. This jurisdictionally neutral template covers essential terms like facility ownership, assignment rights, and title warranties, serving as a framework for parties negotiating utility infrastructure projects.