# Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-305.1: Owner of servient estate; reasonable rules of use for easement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T55.1_SI_C3_A1_S55.1-305.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-305.1
- **Heading:** Owner of servient estate; reasonable rules of use for easement
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 55.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 55.1-305.1

## Text

A. The owner of a servient estate upon which an easement lies may establish reasonable rules of use of such easement, including establishing a reasonable speed limit.

B. A servient estate owner may bring a civil action alleging a violation of subsection A and may recover actual damages or $500, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney fees and costs and may seek injunctive relief.

C. This section shall not be used to establish rules of use or to otherwise modify an easement held by a public entity. For the purposes of this subsection, "public entity" means (i) the United States; (ii) an agency of the United States; (iii) the Commonwealth; or (iv) an agency, institution, authority, or political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

2026, c. 664 .

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