Property Ownership

A Pennsylvania homeowner who wants to grant a neighbor an easement across their property to access a rear lot should use:

AA verbal agreement recorded with the neighbor's testimony
BA written, signed, and preferably recorded express easement grant✓ Correct
CA property management agreement
DA special exception from the zoning hearing board

Explanation

To create a valid easement appurtenant in Pennsylvania, the parties should execute a written express easement agreement, have it acknowledged (notarized), and record it at the county recorder of deeds to provide constructive notice and bind future owners of both properties.

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