Property Ownership

In NC, an 'easement by prescription' is similar to adverse possession but involves:

AOwnership rights over another's land
BOnly the right to use (not own) another's land, acquired through continuous, open, hostile use for 20 years✓ Correct
CThe right to collect rent from another's property
DA government-granted right to use private land

Explanation

A prescriptive easement gives the user the right to use (but not own) another's property. In NC, it requires continuous, open, notorious, adverse, and uninterrupted use for 20 years under a claim of right — similar requirements to adverse possession but without the exclusivity element.

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