Property Ownership

An easement by necessity in Oklahoma may be created when:

AA neighbor wants the right to park on adjacent property
BA parcel of land is completely landlocked and has no access to a public road✓ Correct
CA utility company needs access for maintenance
DTwo adjacent parcels have the same owner

Explanation

An easement by necessity arises when a parcel is completely landlocked (no access to a public road) due to a severance from a larger tract. Courts imply the easement because some access is legally required for beneficial use of the land.

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