Land Use & Zoning
What is an easement appurtenant?
AAn easement that benefits a specific parcel of land✓ Correct
BAn easement held by a person regardless of land ownership
CAn easement for utility lines
DA temporary easement
Explanation
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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