The terms ingress and egress, when used together, refer to the means or right of entering a property (ingress) and exiting a property (egress). A specific illustration would be a driveway providing access to a homeowner’s garage from a public road. The absence of adequate accessibility can significantly impact property usability and value.
Properly defining and ensuring these rights is crucial for legal and practical reasons. These considerations underpin property rights, land use planning, and building code compliance. Historically, disputes over these rights have been frequent, leading to established legal frameworks and best practices for documenting and maintaining them, especially regarding easements and rights-of-way.
