Property Ownership
An easement by prescription in Connecticut is obtained through:
AA written agreement recorded in the land records
BOpen, notorious, hostile, and continuous use for 15 years✓ Correct
CA court order following condemnation proceedings
DPayment of consideration to the property owner
Explanation
An easement by prescription is acquired similarly to adverse possession: through open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of another's property for Connecticut's statutory period of 15 years.
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