Property Ownership

In South Carolina, an 'easement by necessity' is most commonly created when:

AA landowner damages a neighboring easement
BA landlocked parcel has no access to a public road✓ Correct
CA utility company needs to install power lines
DAn HOA needs access to common areas

Explanation

An easement by necessity is created when a property is completely landlocked with no access to a public road. Courts will grant a necessary easement over surrounding land to provide access.

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