Property Ownership

In Colorado, a 'right-of-way easement' for a utility company typically means:

AA. The utility company owns the land
BB. The utility company has an easement in gross allowing them to install and maintain utility lines across the private property✓ Correct
CC. The property owner must pay the utility company for crossing their land
DD. The property is in a commercial zone

Explanation

A utility easement is a common type of easement in gross that allows a utility company (power, gas, water, telecommunications) to install and maintain infrastructure across private property. The utility company holds the easement right — not the property owner. The property can be sold, but the easement remains and binds all future owners.

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