Property Ownership

In Michigan, a property owner can create an easement 'by reservation' when:

AThey apply to the county for a reserved easement
BThey convey a parcel but reserve an easement for themselves over the conveyed parcel in the deed✓ Correct
CThey purchase an adjacent property and reserve the right to use the existing easement
DThe state reserves public access to a private parcel

Explanation

An easement by reservation is created when a grantor conveys property to another but expressly reserves a specific easement right over the conveyed property for themselves or their retained parcel, in the deed of conveyance.

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