Property Ownership
Under New York law, 'prescriptive easement' is established by use that is:
APermissive, open, continuous, and for 10 years
BAdverse (without permission), open and notorious, continuous, and for 10 years✓ Correct
CUnder a written agreement recorded in the county clerk's office
DBy express grant from the property owner
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in New York is established by use that is (1) adverse to the owner's interest (without permission), (2) open and notorious (visible, not hidden), (3) continuous and uninterrupted, for (4) at least 10 years. If all elements are met, the user may acquire a legal easement over the land.
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