An easement appurtenant differs from an easement in gross in that the appurtenant easement:
Correct Answer
A) Benefits a neighboring parcel and transfers with it automatically
Why this is correct: An easement appurtenant benefits a specific neighboring parcel of land (the dominant tenement) and is automatically transferred with the ownership of that benefited parcel. It 'runs with the land.' Why the other choices are wrong: 'Belongs to a utility or company rather than to any parcel of land' describes an easement in gross. 'Expires at each transfer of title' is false; appurtenant easements are perpetual and transfer automatically. 'Must be re-recorded every decade' is not a standard requirement. Exam tip: Appurtenant = attached to the land. In gross = personal to a company or person. Ask: Does the benefit go to a parcel or a person/entity?
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: An easement appurtenant benefits a specific neighboring parcel of land (the dominant tenement) and is automatically transferred with the ownership of that benefited parcel. It 'runs with the land.' Why the other choices are wrong: 'Belongs to a utility or company rather than to any parcel of land' describes an easement in gross. 'Expires at each transfer of title' is false; appurtenant easements are perpetual and transfer automatically. 'Must be re-recorded every decade' is not a standard requirement. Exam tip: Appurtenant = attached to the land. In gross = personal to a company or person. Ask: Does the benefit go to a parcel or a person/entity?
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