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An easement appurtenant in Kentucky:

Correct Answer

B) Runs with the land and transfers automatically when the dominant estate is sold

An easement appurtenant is attached to the land (not a person), involving a dominant estate that benefits and a servient estate that is burdened. It runs with the land and transfers automatically upon sale.

Answer Options
A
Benefits a specific person regardless of property ownership
B
Runs with the land and transfers automatically when the dominant estate is sold
C
Expires after 10 years
D
Must be renewed with each new owner

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Key Terms:

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