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Easement Disputes and Blocked Access Rights in Jamaica: When Neighbours Obstruct Rights of Way

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Easements — rights to use another person’s land for a specified purpose such as access or the passage of utilities — are a frequent source of disputes between Jamaican landowners. Neighbours who block established rights of way, obstruct drainage easements, or deny access to landlocked properties create legal and practical difficulties that require court intervention to resolve. This report examines how easement disputes arise and the remedies available.