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Which of the following best describes an easement appurtenant?

Correct Answer

B) It runs with the land and automatically transfers when either property is sold

An easement appurtenant benefits a dominant tenement 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 itself, not to any individual person.

Answer Options
A
It is personal to an individual and does not transfer with the property
B
It runs with the land and automatically transfers when either property is sold
C
It expires after a set period of time and must be renewed
D
It requires renewal each time the dominant property changes ownership

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Key Terms:

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