What Is a "deed of Easement"?

A common example of a deed of easement is one that gives a utility company the right to put up power lines or bury pipes on a property. In this example, both the landowner and the person or company that needs to utilize the land benefit from a deed of easement. A landowner who grants a deed of easement faces restrictions on what can be done to that portion of land, specifically in regards to building new structures or fencing on it.