Property Ownership
In New York, a 'license coupled with an interest' (as opposed to a bare license) is:
AAutomatically revocable by the licensor
BIrrevocable when the licensee has paid consideration to use the land and the license is essential to protect their property interest✓ Correct
COnly available to government entities
DThe same as an easement by prescription
Explanation
A license coupled with an interest becomes irrevocable when the licensee has given consideration and the license is necessary to protect their property rights. For example, a license to enter land to remove timber that the licensee has purchased cannot be revoked.
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