Property Ownership

An easement appurtenant differs from an easement in gross in that it:

ABenefits a specific individual regardless of land ownership
BRuns with the land and benefits an adjacent parcel✓ Correct
CIs created by adverse possession
DCan be transferred independently from any land

Explanation

An easement appurtenant benefits a dominant tenement (a parcel of land) and runs with that land when ownership changes. An easement in gross benefits an individual or entity (like a utility company) and is not attached to any parcel.

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