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An easement appurtenant:

Correct Answer

B) Runs with the land and automatically transfers with the property

An easement appurtenant benefits a dominant estate and runs with the land, meaning it automatically transfers to new owners when either the dominant or servient property is sold. It is attached to the land, not to a specific individual.

Answer Options
A
Benefits a specific person only and does not attach to any land
B
Runs with the land and automatically transfers with the property
C
Expires automatically after a set number of years
D
Requires annual renewal by both the dominant and servient landowners

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Key Terms:

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Related Concepts

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Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold equal, undivided interests in property with the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants.

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