Escrow & Title
An 'easement by necessity' in NC is typically created when:
AA neighbor requests access to a shared driveway
BA landlocked parcel is severed from a larger tract, requiring access across the grantor's remaining land✓ Correct
CThe government condemns a strip of land for utilities
DA property owner installs a shared fence
Explanation
An easement by necessity arises when a parcel becomes landlocked due to a division of property — the law implies an easement across the grantor's remaining land to provide the landlocked parcel with access.
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