Property Ownership

What is a prescriptive easement in Ohio?

AAn easement created by written agreement
BAn easement created by open, continuous, hostile use of another's land for 21 years✓ Correct
CA government-created easement
DAn easement for utility lines

Explanation

A prescriptive easement is acquired through open, notorious, continuous, and hostile (without permission) use of another's property for Ohio's statutory period (21 years). Unlike adverse possession, it creates an easement, not full ownership.

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