Licenses

A license is a grant of the personal right to use the land for a limited purpose, which is revocable. Typically a license expires upon the death of the licensee. A license is typically not assignable as it is a personal right. A license is not an insurable interest in land but will certainly be a burden on the land until revoked or terminated. A license will not mature to an easement because its existence acknowledges the owner’s rights in and authority over the land.