Property Ownership

In Michigan, which statement is correct about a property owner who grants an easement in gross to a utility company?

AThe easement terminates when the property is sold
BThe easement benefits the utility company and runs with the utility's franchise✓ Correct
CThe easement requires the utility to compensate future owners annually
DThe utility must record the easement within 90 days

Explanation

A commercial easement in gross (like a utility easement) benefits the easement holder (utility company) and can be transferred along with the utility's franchise rights. It does not benefit a dominant parcel and does not terminate upon property sale.

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