Escrow & Title
An Oklahoma property owner who wants to grant a neighbor an easement for their driveway should:
AGive the neighbor verbal permission only
BExecute a written easement agreement and record it in the county clerk's office to make it enforceable against future owners of both properties✓ Correct
CFile for an easement through OREC
DPost a sign allowing the easement use
Explanation
Easements should be in writing (to satisfy the statute of frauds for interests in real property) and recorded to be enforceable against future buyers. A properly recorded easement becomes part of the public record and runs with the land.
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