How can a property owner terminate an easement?

A property owner can terminate an easement primarily through mutual agreement or abandonment of use. When both the dominant and servient tenement owners agree to terminate the easement, this can be done without the need for further legal action. This agreement reflects the intention of both parties to no longer maintain the easement rights.

Furthermore, if the easement is not used for a specified period, this can indicate abandonment. In many jurisdictions, if the holder of the easement fails to use it over a significant period, they may forfeit their rights to it. This abandonment must generally be clear and evidenced by a lack of use, leading to the conclusion that the easement is effectively terminated.

The other options, such as filing a lawsuit, government intervention, or notifying local authorities, do not directly address the mutual agreement or the abandonment concept related to easement termination. Legal action might be an option in contentious situations, but it is not the primary method of terminating an easement when both parties agree or when abandonment clearly occurs.