Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

68 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5216 (2026)

Easement for encroachments.

✓ current as of May 2026

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§ 5216. Easement for encroachments.

To the extent that any unit or common element encroaches on any other unit or common element, a valid easement for the encroachment exists. The easement does not relieve a unit owner of liability in case of the unit owner's willful misconduct nor relieve a declarant or any contractor, subcontractor or materialman or any other person of liability for failure to adhere to the plats and plans.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: A.C. Staffieri & G. Staffieri v. The Bd. of Directors for the Mills at Rose Valley HOA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2025).

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A.C. Staffieri & G. Staffieri v. The Bd. of Directors for the Mills at Rose Valley HOA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2025). · cites it 2× “Although the Staffieris do not cite any law establishing an easement for encroachment in their appellate brief, Section 5126 of the UPCA, 68 Pa.C.S. § 5216, provides for easements of encroachment in planned communities as follows: To the extent that any unit or common element…”

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