Property Ownership

In South Carolina, what is 'negative easement'?

AAn easement that has been negated or cancelled
BA right that prevents the servient estate owner from doing something on their own property that would affect the dominant estate✓ Correct
CAn easement held by a negative account holder
DAn easement that decreases in size over time

Explanation

A negative easement prevents the servient estate owner from doing something they would otherwise have the right to do. An example is an easement for light and air, which prevents a neighbor from building a structure that would block sunlight. They are less common than affirmative easements.

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