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neighbors drive on my land

If it doesn't really impact your land, just sell it to him an move on. Also, a consistently and frequently used piece of land for such a thing as a driveway that has been used for several years, even for far less than seven, could be ruled in the favor of the violator by a judge. They do have discretion in these things, if there was no obvious intentional misuse. If it really isn't a big deal, like blocking your view, your use, or causing drainage issues, why put up a legal fight, waste time and money, and a lifetime of sour relationship with a neighbor. In the sale, you could also stipulate that it has to remain gravel, a certain width, depth, no fences/monuments, etc., to benefit you in the sale. Just an certified appraiser's 2c...
 
^^ Well, an easement is actually a surrender of your property rights for the piece of land in question. But you could stipulate what the terms are of the sale and uses of the easement, if agreed upon.
 
^^ Well, an easement is actually a surrender of your property rights for the piece of land in question. But you could stipulate what the terms are of the sale and uses of the easement, if agreed upon.

Nope.

An easement grants permission to use as land as it is stipulated in the easement.

It's not a surrender of property rights.
 
Aside from this easement by prescription affects the OP, the current owner of the land, let's consider what effect an easement on a piece of property has on the marketability and fair market value of that property.

What if the land needs to be sold in the future --ever hear of the term "clouded title"? Will a company issue a title insurance bond on the place with an unrecorded easement running through it ? I don't know --but these are questions worth asking and considering.
 
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