Property Ownership
A Connecticut owner of a parcel of land subdivides it and sells the front half, retaining the back portion. The back portion is landlocked and accessible only by crossing the front half. A court would likely find:
AThe back parcel owner must purchase an easement from the front parcel owner
BAn easement by necessity for access to the landlocked rear parcel across the front parcel✓ Correct
CThe back parcel owner may use the front parcel only with written permission
DThe back parcel owner should fence in the property
Explanation
When a grantor severs a parcel and the resulting landlocked portion has no other access to a public road, the law implies an easement by necessity allowing the landlocked owner to cross the adjacent parcel for access.
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