Property Ownership

What is a 'dominant tenement' in a Delaware easement relationship?

AThe land that is burdened by the easement
BThe land that benefits from the easement✓ Correct
CThe tenant who dominates the lease terms
DThe most powerful landowner in a subdivision

Explanation

In an easement appurtenant, the dominant tenement is the parcel that benefits from the easement (e.g., the land with access rights over a neighbor's driveway). The servient tenement is the land burdened by the easement.

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