Property Ownership
In Pennsylvania, a 'prescriptive easement' is established by:
AA written prescription from a licensed surveyor
BOpen, notorious, continuous, hostile, and adverse use of another's property for 21 years✓ Correct
CA court order based on necessity
DRecording a claim of easement with the county
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in Pennsylvania requires the same elements as adverse possession — open, notorious, continuous, hostile, and adverse use — but for the purpose of establishing a use right rather than fee title. The same 21-year period applies. Unlike adverse possession, prescriptive easement does not require exclusivity.
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