Property Ownership

In New York, a 'scenic easement' held by a non-profit land trust is typically:

AA temporary permission to use property
BA permanent restriction on development running with the land, benefiting the land trust (and the public) in perpetuity✓ Correct
CA personal right limited to the current landowner
DA government-imposed regulation

Explanation

Conservation and scenic easements donated to land trusts in New York are permanent encumbrances on the land that run with title, restricting development in perpetuity regardless of who owns the property. They provide significant tax benefits to the grantor.

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