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Mila owns Lot 3. A recorded easement allows the owner of Lot 4 to run a stormwater pipe under a side-yard strip on Lot 3. Mila now wants to install a swimming pool directly over that strip. Which statement is most accurate?

Correct Answer

A) Mila may use the strip only if she does not unreasonably interfere with the easement

The servient owner keeps general ownership and may continue to use the burdened land, but only in a manner that does not materially interfere with the easement holder's rights. Building a pool over a stormwater pipe could obstruct maintenance and use, so Mila cannot use the strip in a way that defeats the easement.

Answer Options
A
Mila may use the strip only if she does not unreasonably interfere with the easement
B
Mila may terminate the easement by giving written notice before construction
C
Mila may block the easement because she owns the surface land
D
Mila must leave the entire side yard for Lot 4's exclusive use at all times

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Key Terms:

servient_estateeasement_interferencestormwater_easementuse_rightsencumbrances

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