Property Ownership
In New York, an 'easement appurtenant' differs from an 'easement in gross' in that an easement appurtenant:
ABelongs to a specific individual and does not run with the land
BRuns with the land and benefits a dominant estate✓ Correct
CCan be transferred separately from the land
DOnly exists for utility companies
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits a dominant estate (a neighboring parcel) and runs with the land, passing to subsequent owners of both the dominant and servient estates. An easement in gross benefits a person or entity rather than a parcel.
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