Property Ownership

Under NC law, an 'easement by prescription' is similar to adverse possession in that it requires:

AWritten permission from the landowner
BContinuous, open, hostile, and uninterrupted use of another's land for 20 years✓ Correct
CRecording of the easement in public records
DPayment of fair market value to the landowner

Explanation

An easement by prescription in NC is acquired through continuous, open, hostile, and uninterrupted use of another's property for 20 years — similar to adverse possession requirements.

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