Property Ownership

An easement by necessity in Iowa is typically created when:

AA neighbor grants permission to cross their land in writing
BA landlocked parcel needs access to a public road, and the court imposes an easement✓ Correct
CA utility company applies for a permit
DA property owner dedicates land for public use

Explanation

An easement by necessity is created by operation of law when a parcel of land has no access to a public road (is landlocked) because it was subdivided from a larger parcel. Courts will impose an easement across the grantor's remaining land to provide necessary access.

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