Property Ownership
Which of the following BEST describes a license in real estate (not a broker's license)?
AA permanent right to use another's property
BA personal, revocable permission to use another's property that does not create an interest in the land✓ Correct
CA type of easement created by court order
DA deed restriction limiting property use
Explanation
A license (real property) is a personal, revocable permission to use another's land for a specific purpose. Unlike an easement, a license creates no interest in the property and can be revoked at will by the grantor. Example: permission to hunt on another's land.
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