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A prescriptive easement in Iowa is acquired by:
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B) Open, hostile, and continuous use of another's land for 10 years
In Iowa, a prescriptive easement is acquired through open, hostile, and continuous use of another person's land for a period of 10 years. The use must be without the owner's permission; paying for access or obtaining written consent would negate the hostile element required for a prescriptive easement.
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Obtaining a written agreement from the property ownerB
Open, hostile, and continuous use of another's land for 10 yearsC
Government condemnation of the propertyD
Making regular payments to the property owner for accessWhy This Is the Correct Answer
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Related Topics & Key Terms
Related Topics:
adverse-possessionhostile-use§560.1Iowa-specific
Key Terms:
prescriptive easement10 yearshostile useIowano permission
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