Legal Definitions - eaves-drip

Definition: Eaves-drip refers to the dripping of water from the eaves of a house onto the land below. It can also refer to an easement that allows the holder to let water drip onto the land of another person.

Examples:

• After a heavy rain, the eaves-drip from the roof of the house caused a small puddle to form in the yard.
• The homeowner had an eaves-drip easement that allowed them to let water from their roof drip onto their neighbor's property.

The first example illustrates how eaves-drip can cause water to collect on the ground below, which can be a problem for landscaping or cause slippery conditions. The second example shows how an easement can be granted to allow for eaves-drip, which can be important in situations where the design of a property makes it difficult to avoid.