Property Ownership
A NH property owner who grants an easement to a neighbor for a private driveway retains ownership of the land but gives the neighbor:
AAn ownership interest in the driveway land
BA non-possessory right to use the driveway for access✓ Correct
CThe right to build structures on the driveway
DThe right to block the driveway at any time
Explanation
An easement is a non-possessory interest — the grantee has the right to use the land for the specified purpose but does not own it. The grantor retains ownership and may use the land in ways compatible with the easement.
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