What is the characteristic of a negative easement?

A negative easement is a legal right that specifically restricts a landowner from using their property in certain ways that could affect another property. This type of easement is particularly focused on preventing actions that could harm an adjacent property, such as blocking light, air, or water flow. For instance, if a property owner has a negative easement in favor of a neighbor, they may be prohibited from building a structure that obstructs the neighbor's access to sunlight.

This characteristic distinguishes negative easements from other types, as they do not grant the right to use someone else’s property, as could be inferred from other options. They also do not inherently increase property values since they impose restrictions rather than grant freedoms. Additionally, a negative easement does not permit any construction, as it specifically aims to curtail development that would interfere with the rights of neighboring properties.