Property Ownership
A Rhode Island property owner grants a neighbor the right to cross their property to access a lake. When the grantor's property is sold, this right:
ATerminates automatically
BMust be renegotiated with the new owner
CRuns with the land and binds subsequent owners✓ Correct
DConverts to a license
Explanation
An easement appurtenant runs with the land, meaning it transfers automatically with both the dominant and servient estates when the properties are sold.
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