Property Ownership
In Idaho, what is an 'easement appurtenant'?
AAn easement that benefits only the person who created it and ends at their death
BAn easement that benefits a neighboring parcel and runs with the land✓ Correct
CA government's right to cross private land
DA temporary license to use another's property
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land (the dominant estate) and burdens an adjacent parcel (the servient estate). It runs with the land and transfers automatically with the dominant estate.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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