Property Ownership
An easement appurtenant runs with the land, meaning that:
AIt must be re-recorded whenever the property is sold
BIt transfers automatically with the dominant estate to future owners✓ Correct
CThe easement holder must renegotiate its terms upon each sale
DIt exists only for the benefit of the original grantor
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel (dominant estate) and burdens a neighboring parcel (servient estate). Because it runs with the land, it automatically transfers with the dominant estate to all future owners without requiring a separate conveyance or re-recording.
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Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
Purchase AgreementA legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
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