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A right of way is an easement that allows a person to travel through another person’s property to get to certain location. For example, a person might travel through a neighbor’s land to reach a public road or highway. A right of way can be offered to one person, several people, or the public.

In California, a right of way is a type of easement that grants the holder the right to travel over another person's property for a specific purpose, such as accessing a public road or highway. This can be established for the benefit of an individual, a group of people, or the public at large. Rights of way can be created by express agreement, by implication (such as the historical use of a path), by necessity (when a property is landlocked and has no other access to a public road), or by prescription (through continuous and uninterrupted use over a period of time, typically five years in California). The specific rights and obligations associated with a right of way are governed by California Civil Code sections 801-813. It's important to note that the maintenance and use of the easement should not exceed what is reasonably necessary and should not cause unnecessary damage to the property owner's land.

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