Property Ownership
An Ohio landowner grants a neighbor an easement for a shared driveway. The neighbor then sells their property. The new owner of the neighbor's property:
AMust negotiate a new easement agreement
BAutomatically has the benefit of the easement appurtenant because it runs with the dominant estate✓ Correct
CLoses the easement because it was personal to the original neighbor
DMust record a new easement within 30 days of purchase
Explanation
An easement appurtenant runs with the dominant estate — it automatically benefits whoever owns that parcel. When the dominant estate is sold, the new owner receives the easement without any additional action.
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