Property Ownership

A Minnesota property owner wants to grant a neighbor the right to cross their land to access a public road. This right is called a:

ALicense
BLease
CEasement appurtenant✓ Correct
DEncroachment

Explanation

An easement appurtenant grants a neighboring property owner the right to use another's land for a specific purpose, such as access. It runs with the land and benefits the dominant estate (neighbor's property). Minnesota courts regularly recognize easements by necessity when landlocked parcels require access.

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