Property Ownership

A dominant tenement in an easement appurtenant relationship is:

AThe parcel that serves the easement (gives up the use)
BThe parcel that benefits from the easement✓ Correct
CThe government that granted the easement
DThe utility company holding an easement in gross

Explanation

In an easement appurtenant, the dominant tenement (estate) benefits from the easement — for example, the parcel that has the right to use a driveway across a neighbor's property. The servient tenement is burdened by the easement.

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