View easement
A view easement is not a recognized easement in BC; at common law there is no easement of a view. In BC, a view is usually protected by a restrictive covenant registered against the neighbouring land's title, often limiting building height or the location of structures, or sometimes by a statutory building scheme.
How BC law treats it
A properly registered restrictive covenant under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c 250 runs with the land and binds future owners of the burdened property. The court may modify or cancel a covenant under the Property Law Act, RSBC 1996, c 377, s. 35, for example where it is obsolete.
What it means for your business
Before buying or developing property, review title for covenants that restrict building height or protect a neighbour's view.
Risks and common mistakes
Building in breach of a registered view covenant can lead to an injunction and an order to remove the offending structure.
For the full explanation, see our entry on Easement.
General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.
