Property Ownership
A Minnesota property owner who grants an easement by express grant must:
ARecord the easement verbally with two witnesses
BExecute a written instrument that is recorded in the county where the property is located✓ Correct
CObtain approval from the municipality
DProvide compensation to the county recorder
Explanation
An express easement must be in writing (per the statute of frauds), signed by the grantor, and recorded in the county recorder's office where the burdened property is located to be enforceable against subsequent owners.
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