When Use Becomes a Right: Prescriptive Easements After Stenner v Teignbridge

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to break down a significant Upper Tribunal decision in Stenner v Teignbridge District Council.

They explore how prescriptive easements are established, the critical distinction between easements and exclusive possession, and why long-term use does not always result in legal rights. Using examples such as car parking and boat storage, the discussion highlights the risks for landowners, developers, local authorities and occupiers.

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