Property Ownership

What is a 'negative easement' in Rhode Island?

AAn easement that reduces property value
BAn easement that prevents the servient estate owner from doing something they would otherwise have the right to do✓ Correct
CAn easement for negative covenants only
DAn easement arising from a court judgment

Explanation

A negative easement restricts the servient estate owner from engaging in specified activities on their own land—such as blocking light, air, or a view that benefits the dominant estate. It is less common than affirmative easements.

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