Property Ownership
The doctrine of 'merger' in Massachusetts real estate law means that:
ATwo parcels can only be sold together
BWhen one person acquires both the dominant and servient estates, an easement between them is extinguished✓ Correct
CMortgages merge upon closing
DContracts merge into the deed upon closing
Explanation
The merger doctrine states that when the same person acquires both the dominant estate (benefited by an easement) and the servient estate (burdened by the easement), the easement is extinguished by merger of the two estates in one ownership.
Related Massachusetts Property Ownership Questions
- In Massachusetts, a 'license' to use property differs from an easement because a license:
- In Massachusetts, which form of co-ownership is available ONLY to legally married spouses?
- A Massachusetts property owner has a right-of-way easement over a neighbor's property to access a road. This is called a(n):
- The four unities required to create a joint tenancy are:
- In Massachusetts, the probate process is required when a deceased person:
- A cooperative (co-op) owner in Massachusetts holds:
- What distinguishes a fee simple absolute estate from a fee simple defeasible estate?
- Tenancy in common differs from joint tenancy in that:
Practice More Massachusetts Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Massachusetts Quiz →