Property Ownership
A Kentucky property owner receives a letter from a neighbor claiming a prescriptive easement across their land. The property owner can prevent the easement from maturing by:
APosting 'No Trespassing' signs immediately
BInterrupting the continuous use through legal action or by granting permission✓ Correct
CFiling a complaint with KREC
DBuilding a fence that the neighbor can walk around
Explanation
A prescriptive easement requires continuous, uninterrupted use for 15 years. A property owner can prevent it from maturing by legally interrupting the use (seeking a court injunction, blocking access) or by granting written permission, which eliminates the 'hostile' element required for prescription.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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