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In West Virginia, an easement appurtenant:

Correct Answer

B) Runs with the land and transfers automatically with ownership

An easement appurtenant is attached to the land (not a person) and runs with both the dominant and servient tenements. It transfers automatically when either property is sold, without requiring a new agreement.

Answer Options
A
Benefits a person, not a parcel of land
B
Runs with the land and transfers automatically with ownership
C
Expires after 10 years
D
Must be renewed with each new owner

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