Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, a 'negative easement' prevents the servient estate owner from:
AUsing the property for any purpose
BDoing something on their land that would harm the dominant estate (such as blocking light or air)✓ Correct
CCollecting rent from the dominant estate
DSelling the property without the easement holder's consent
Explanation
A negative easement (also called an easement of light, air, or view) prevents the servient estate owner from doing something on their land that would deprive the dominant estate of a benefit—such as building a structure that blocks the dominant estate's access to light or air.
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