Property Ownership

In Ohio, a property owner who grants an easement to a neighbor retains title to the property but gives the neighbor:

ACo-ownership of the parcel
BThe right to use a portion of the property for a specified purpose✓ Correct
CThe right to build structures on the easement area
DAn ownership interest that can be sold to third parties

Explanation

Granting an easement does not transfer ownership; the grantor retains title. The easement holder (grantee) receives only the right to use the property for the specified purpose.

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