Property Ownership

When the owner of a dominant estate sells the property, what happens to an appurtenant easement benefiting that property?

AA. The easement terminates upon sale
BB. The easement automatically passes to the new owner along with the dominant estate✓ Correct
CC. The easement must be renegotiated with the new owner
DD. The easement converts to a license

Explanation

An easement appurtenant is attached to and runs with the dominant estate. When the dominant estate is sold, the easement automatically passes to the new owner.

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