Property Ownership
What is an 'easement appurtenant' on a Maine property?
AA personal right to use another's property that ends with the holder
BAn easement that benefits an adjacent parcel and runs with the land✓ Correct
CA temporary license to cross someone's land
DA government restriction on land use
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits a neighboring parcel (dominant tenement) and runs with the land, transferring automatically to new owners when the property is sold.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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