Implied Easements and Hostile Neighbors: How a Couple Avoided Being Landlocked After Their Cranky New Neighbor Moved In

Neighbors on either side of a fence have a tense discussion.

One of the most interesting — and truly dramatic — highways in Southern California lies due north of Los Angeles. Known as The Grapevine, it is a steep, winding, five-mile section of Interstate 5 that goes through the Tehachapi Mountains, rising more than 4,000 feet via the Tejon Pass.

While not apparent at first glance, there are several small communities along the route.