Property Ownership
The term 'appurtenance' refers to:
AThe legal description used in a deed
BRights or features that belong to and transfer with the property✓ Correct
CThe government's right to tax property
DAn encumbrance that limits property use
Explanation
An appurtenance is anything that belongs to and is passed with the principal property — such as easements, water rights, or certain structures. It is attached to (runs with) the land and is automatically conveyed when the property is sold.
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