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 Kentucky, a right of way is a type of easement that grants the holder the right to travel across another person's property for specific purposes, such as accessing a public road or highway. Rights of way can be established in various ways, including through express grants in deeds, necessity, prescription (similar to adverse possession), or implication. An easement by necessity arises when a landlocked property owner has no legal access to a public road except through another's land. Kentucky law recognizes the importance of these easements for land use and access, and disputes over rights of way are resolved in the state's courts. The specifics of establishing and enforcing a right of way can be complex, and an attorney can provide guidance on the legal requirements and processes involved.