Property OwnershipIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A property owner grants a neighbor the right to cross their land to access a public road. This arrangement is best described as:

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BAn easement appurtenantCorrect
CAn easement in gross
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Why An easement appurtenant Is Correct

Answer B: An easement appurtenant

An easement appurtenant benefits a neighboring parcel (the dominant tenement) and burdens another parcel (the servient tenement). Since the right to cross the land is tied to the neighbor's property and passes with ownership of that property, it is an easement appurtenant.

Exam Tip: Property Ownership

Property ownership questions test the bundle of rights and different forms of ownership. Know the differences between joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and community property, including the right of survivorship.

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