Land Use & ZoningIntermediateCalifornia Exam
What is an easement appurtenant?
AAn easement that benefits a specific parcel of landCorrect
BAn easement held by a person regardless of land ownership
CAn easement for utility lines
DA temporary easement
Why An easement that benefits a specific parcel of land Is Correct
Answer A: An easement that benefits a specific parcel of land
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel (dominant estate) at the expense of another parcel (servient estate). It runs with the land and transfers with property ownership.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
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