Property Ownership

In Missouri, a property owner can give a neighbor an easement appurtenant by:

AOral permission only
BA written grant of easement, typically recorded in the county recorder's office✓ Correct
CA handshake agreement
DVerbal notification to the county

Explanation

An easement appurtenant must be created by a written instrument (grant of easement). Recording it provides constructive notice to subsequent purchasers.

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