Property Ownership
An easement by necessity in NJ arises when:
AA property owner builds a fence across a neighbor's land
BA parcel of land becomes landlocked and the owner needs access across adjacent land✓ Correct
CA municipality needs access for utility lines
DAn appraiser determines access is necessary for value
Explanation
An easement by necessity is created when a parcel of land has no access to a public road (is landlocked) as a result of a prior common ownership being severed, entitling the landlocked owner to access across the grantor's retained land.
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