Escrow & Title

What is an 'easement appurtenant' and how does it affect Hawaii property transfers?

AA. An easement that benefits a specific person and ends when they die or sell
BB. An easement that is attached to the land and automatically transfers with the property✓ Correct
CC. An easement granted by the government for public use
DD. A temporary easement for construction access

Explanation

An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land (dominant tenement) and burdens an adjacent parcel (servient tenement). It runs with the land, automatically transferring to subsequent owners. In Hawaii, these are common for access rights across neighboring properties.

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