Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, an easement by prescription is acquired through use that is:
APermitted, open, and for 5 years
BAdverse, open, notorious, and continuous for 20 years✓ Correct
CExclusive and paid for over 10 years
DPermitted and continuous for 15 years
Explanation
Massachusetts requires 20 years of open, notorious, adverse (without permission), and continuous use to acquire a prescriptive easement, mirroring the adverse possession requirements.
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