Idaho § 55-603 - Easements pass with property - easements in gross of a commercial character
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 55-603 — Easements pass with property - easements in gross of a commercial character, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-603. Easements pass with property - easements in gross of a commercial character
(1) A transfer of real property passes all easements attached thereto, and creates in favor thereof an easement to use other real property of the person whose estate is transferred, in the same manner and to the same extent as such property was obviously and permanently used by the person whose estate is transferred, for the benefit thereof, at the time when the transfer was agreed upon or completed.
(2) Easements in gross of a commercial character, whether existing or created in the future, may be transferred, assigned, or conveyed in accordance with the express language of the instrument. As used in this section, "easement in gross of a commercial character" means an easement that is a personal interest in or right to use the land of another:
(a) For the transmission or distribution of water, sewer, natural gas, or petroleum products;
(b) For the provision of telephone or data service;
(c) For the transmission, distribution, or transformation of electricity; or
(d) For purposes of commercial agricultural uses, including without limitation grazing of livestock, farming, and propagation and harvest of timber crops.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 55-603
What does Idaho Statutes § 55-603 cover?
Section 55-603 ("Easements pass with property - easements in gross of a commercial character") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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