Property Ownership
A prescriptive easement is acquired through:
AWritten agreement between neighboring property owners
BOpen, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of another's property for the statutory period✓ Correct
CFiling a petition with the circuit court
DPayment of fair market value for the easement right
Explanation
A prescriptive easement (similar to adverse possession for easements) is acquired through use of another's property that is open, notorious, hostile (without permission), and continuous for the statutory period in Illinois (typically 20 years). Unlike adverse possession, only an easement right (not title) is acquired.
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