Public utility companies (gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, etc.) often have easements to place utility transmission, distribution, or power lines on private property and access them for installation, repair, and maintenance—including removing or trimming trees that might interfere with transmission or distribution power lines, for example. These easements are known as utility easements or public utility easements.

In Florida, public utility companies, such as those providing gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable services, are typically granted utility easements to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure on private property. These easements allow the utility companies legal access to a specific portion of the property for placing transmission lines, distribution lines, or power lines. The easements are recorded and detailed in property deeds or separate written agreements, specifying the rights and obligations of the utility company and the property owner. Florida law permits utility companies to trim or remove trees and other vegetation that may interfere with utility services, ensuring the reliability and safety of the utility infrastructure. Property owners are generally not allowed to build structures or plant trees within an easement area that would obstruct the utility company's access or the operation of the utility lines. Disputes over easements may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or, if necessary, litigation.