Right of way easement is a legal right that gives a person or group of people the authority to pass through another person's land. It is an agreement between a landowner and an individual or entity, such as a utility company, that grants access to all or part of the land to use for a specific purpose. Right of way easement is generally permanent and typically includes provisions for maintenance, repairs, and other related activities. There are three main types of right of way easements: express, implied, and prescriptive. An express easement is one that is explicitly stated in a deed or in a written agreement between the parties. An implied right of way easement is one that is assumed to exist based on the facts and circumstances of the property and its owners. A prescriptive easement is one that is acquired through continuous and uninterrupted use of the land for a certain period of time.